Florida New Business Filings — August 28, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026 · 2,549 new business registrations
Florida recorded 2,549 new business filings on August 28, 2026, representing a 9.3% decline from the previous day's 2,811 registrations. Miami led all cities with 262 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg (176) and Orlando (144). Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing mix at 89.6% of all registrations, while General Business entities accounted for the vast majority of industry classifications at 1,422 filings.
Highlights
- Property-related keywords dominated business naming conventions, with 'properties' (41), 'property' (40), and 'home' (37) appearing most frequently in registered company names.
- The top 5 cities—Miami, Saint Petersburg, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville—collectively accounted for 756 filings, or approximately 29.7% of the day's total activity.
- Healthcare and wellness sectors showed notable activity, with 'care' (25), 'wellness' (20), and 'health' (18) among the top keywords, reflecting growing demand in these service categories.
- Investment-focused entities represent a significant segment, with 'capital' (31) and 'investments' (30) appearing in numerous filings and Investment Firms accounting for 84 registered entities.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,283 | 89.6% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 104 | 4.1% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 87 | 3.4% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 43 | 1.7% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 27 | 1.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 3 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 2 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 262 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 176 |
| 3 | Orlando | 144 |
| 4 | Tampa | 97 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 77 |
| 6 | West Palm Beach | 48 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 41 |
| 8 | Hialeah | 38 |
| 9 | Kissimmee | 37 |
| 10 | Sarasota | 35 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 1,422 |
| 2 | Investment Firm | 84 |
| 3 | Property Management | 82 |
| 4 | Holding Company | 62 |
| 5 | Healthcare Services | 51 |
| 6 | Consulting | 47 |
| 7 | Cleaning Services | 37 |
| 8 | Auto Repair | 32 |
| 9 | Logistics & Delivery | 29 |
| 10 | Construction | 27 |
Trends
August 28 filings declined 9.3% compared to August 27's 2,811 registrations, suggesting a pullback in daily registration momentum. This single-day decrease follows the prior day's robust activity, indicating normal volatility in daily filing patterns rather than a sustained downward trend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on August 28?
Miami led significantly with 262 new filings, nearly 50% more than Saint Petersburg's 176 filings. Orlando (144), Tampa (97), and Jacksonville (77) rounded out the top five cities.
What type of business entity was most commonly registered?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominated with 2,283 filings, representing 89.6% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations came a distant second at 4.1% (104 filings).
What industries saw the most new business registrations?
General Business entities led with 1,422 registrations, followed by Investment Firms (84), Property Management (82), and Holding Companies (62). Healthcare Services (51) and Consulting (47) also showed strong activity.