Florida New Business Filings — September 10, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 2,487 new business registrations
Florida recorded 2,487 new business registrations on September 10, 2026, representing a 4.3% decline from the prior day's 2,598 filings. Saint Petersburg dominated activity with 295 registrations, followed by Miami with 210 filings. Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) accounted for the vast majority at 89.1% of all filings, while Professional Services and Holding Companies emerged as the top industry categories.
Highlights
- Saint Petersburg significantly outpaced all other Florida cities with 295 filings—40% more than Miami's 210 registrations, suggesting concentrated entrepreneurial activity in the Tampa Bay region.
- Real estate and property-related keywords dominated business naming conventions, with 'property,' 'home,' and 'properties' collectively appearing in over 90 filings, reflecting Florida's enduring real estate market strength.
- Professional Services (136 filings) and Holding Companies (135 filings) nearly tied for industry leadership, indicating diverse business formation patterns across service and investment sectors.
- Foreign entity registrations totaled 138 filings (5.5% of all filings), with Foreign LLCs comprising the largest subset at 99 registrations, suggesting steady out-of-state business expansion into Florida.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,216 | 89.1% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 99 | 4.0% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 95 | 3.8% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 34 | 1.4% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 33 | 1.3% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 4 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Petersburg | 295 |
| 2 | Miami | 210 |
| 3 | Orlando | 124 |
| 4 | Tampa | 86 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 75 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 55 |
| 7 | Boca Raton | 35 |
| 8 | Naples | 35 |
| 9 | Cape Coral | 34 |
| 10 | Kissimmee | 33 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services | 136 |
| 2 | Holding Company | 135 |
| 3 | Consulting | 77 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 75 |
| 5 | Real Estate Investment | 75 |
| 6 | Retail | 69 |
| 7 | Property Management | 66 |
| 8 | Healthcare Services | 55 |
| 9 | Logistics & Delivery | 43 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 40 |
Trends
September 10th filings fell 4.3% compared to September 9th's total, breaking a streak of growth from the previous day. The decline suggests normal day-to-day volatility in filing patterns rather than a systematic downturn. Seasonal factors and mid-week submission timing may have contributed to the slight contraction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on September 10?
Saint Petersburg led with 295 registrations, followed by Miami (210), Orlando (124), Tampa (86), and Jacksonville (75). Together, these five cities accounted for 790 filings, or approximately 32% of statewide activity.
What types of businesses are Floridians registering most?
Professional Services (136), Holding Companies (135), and Consulting firms (77) topped the industry rankings. Real Estate Investment (75) and Property Management (66) also showed strong activity, reflecting Florida's robust commercial real estate sector.
What business structure did most new registrations choose?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated at 89.1% of filings (2,216 registrations). Distant second were Foreign LLCs at 4.0%, followed by Domestic Profit Corporations at 3.8%.