Florida New Business Filings — August 19, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · 2,831 new business registrations
August 19, 2026 saw 2,831 new business registrations filed in Florida, marking a 2.8% uptick from the previous day's 2,755 filings. Miami dominated activity with 336 registrations, followed by Tampa and Orlando with 130 and 129 respectively. The filing landscape was heavily dominated by General Business entities (1,538 filings) and Florida Limited Liability Companies (84.4% of all filings), reflecting the state's continued appeal as a business formation hub.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count of 336 represents nearly 12% of all registrations for the day, underscoring South Florida's outsized role in Florida's business ecosystem.
- Service-oriented keywords dominated business names, with 'cleaning' (44), 'home' (43), and 'property' (41) leading the pack—suggesting strong entrepreneurial activity in residential services.
- LLCs accounted for 2,390 filings (84.4%), while traditional corporations represented only 10.6% of new formations, highlighting the modern preference for flexible entity structures.
- Investment firms and holding companies combined for 156 filings, indicating sustained interest in capital deployment and asset management vehicles.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,390 | 84.4% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 274 | 9.7% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 74 | 2.6% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 59 | 2.1% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 26 | 0.9% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 4 | 0.1% |
| Registered Agent | 1 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 336 |
| 2 | Tampa | 130 |
| 3 | Orlando | 129 |
| 4 | St. Petersburg | 118 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 101 |
| 6 | Hialeah | 47 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 44 |
| 8 | Naples | 42 |
| 9 | West Palm Beach | 37 |
| 10 | Kissimmee | 37 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 1,538 |
| 2 | Investment Firm | 88 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 68 |
| 4 | Property Management | 64 |
| 5 | Healthcare Services | 60 |
| 6 | Cleaning Services | 54 |
| 7 | Consulting | 48 |
| 8 | Logistics & Delivery | 46 |
| 9 | Transportation | 37 |
| 10 | Landscaping | 35 |
Trends
Filings increased 2.8% compared to August 18, 2026 (2,755 registrations), continuing the upward momentum observed day-over-day. This consistent growth suggests sustained entrepreneurial confidence and steady business formation demand in Florida throughout mid-August.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities are seeing the most new business registrations?
Miami leads significantly with 336 new filings on August 19, followed by Tampa (130), Orlando (129), and St. Petersburg (118). These four cities account for over half of all registrations statewide for the day.
What types of businesses are being registered most frequently?
General Business entities dominate with 1,538 filings. Specialized sectors include Investment Firms (88), Holding Companies (68), Property Management (64), and Healthcare Services (60). Keywords like 'cleaning,' 'home,' and 'property' suggest strong growth in residential services.
What business entity structure do most new registrations use?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) represent 84.4% of all filings (2,390 entities). Domestic Profit Corporations are the distant second at 9.7%, reflecting entrepreneurs' preference for the liability protection and tax flexibility that LLCs provide.