Florida New Business Filings — September 1, 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 2,893 new business registrations
Florida recorded 2,893 new business filings on September 1, 2026, representing a modest 1.8% uptick from the previous period's 2,843 registrations. Miami dominated regional activity with 312 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg (202) and Tampa (129). The filing landscape was dominated by Florida Limited Liability Companies, which accounted for 84.7% of all registrations, while General Business entities comprised the largest industry segment with 1,566 filings.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count of 312 represents nearly 11% of all state registrations, underscoring South Florida's continued dominance in new business formation.
- Property-related keywords appeared 60 times across business names (combining 'property' and 'properties'), indicating sustained investor interest in Florida's real estate sector.
- LLCs remain the overwhelmingly preferred business structure, capturing nearly 85% of all filings—a trend consistent with liability protection preferences among Florida entrepreneurs.
- Investment Firms (109 filings) and Holding Companies (88 filings) together account for 6.8% of registrations, reflecting ongoing capital deployment activity in the state.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,450 | 84.7% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 231 | 8.0% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 93 | 3.2% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 74 | 2.6% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 40 | 1.4% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 312 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 202 |
| 3 | Tampa | 129 |
| 4 | Orlando | 122 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 74 |
| 6 | Naples | 52 |
| 7 | Boca Raton | 48 |
| 8 | Fort Lauderdale | 45 |
| 9 | West Palm Beach | 42 |
| 10 | Hialeah | 41 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 1,566 |
| 2 | Investment Firm | 109 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 88 |
| 4 | Consulting | 78 |
| 5 | Property Management | 60 |
| 6 | Healthcare Services | 57 |
| 7 | Transportation | 38 |
| 8 | Cleaning Services | 36 |
| 9 | Logistics & Delivery | 33 |
| 10 | Trucking & Freight | 31 |
Trends
September 1st showed a modest positive momentum compared to August 31st, with filings climbing 1.8% from 2,843 to 2,893—a gain of 50 registrations. While this represents sustained activity levels rather than explosive growth, it suggests steady business formation velocity as the state transitions into the fall quarter. The consistent filing patterns indicate stable economic confidence among Florida entrepreneurs despite typical seasonal variations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on September 1, 2026?
Miami led with 312 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg (202), Tampa (129), and Orlando (122). These four cities accounted for 765 of the 2,893 total filings, or approximately 26% of statewide registrations.
What type of business entity structure was most popular?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominated, with 2,450 filings representing 84.7% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations came in a distant second with only 231 filings (8.0%).
What industries saw the most new business formations?
General Business entities led with 1,566 filings, followed by Investment Firms (109) and Holding Companies (88). Property Management (60), Healthcare Services (57), and Transportation (38) rounded out the top six industry categories.