Florida New Business Filings — September 11, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026 · 2,515 new business registrations
Florida's business registration activity totaled 2,515 filings on September 11, 2026, marking a modest 1.1% increase from the previous day's 2,487 registrations. Miami led all cities with 282 new businesses, followed by Saint Petersburg with 168 filings. The filing landscape was dominated by Florida Limited Liability Companies, which accounted for 79.3% of all registrations, while Professional Services and Holding Companies tied as the leading industry sectors with 139 filings each.
Highlights
- Miami's 282 filings represent a significant daily volume, capturing approximately 11.2% of all state registrations and reinforcing South Florida's position as the primary business formation hub.
- Service-related keywords dominated business naming conventions, with 'service' (39), 'home' (38), and 'cleaning' (34) appearing most frequently—reflecting strong activity in residential and professional service sectors.
- Non-profit corporations showed meaningful activity with 112 filings (4.5%), suggesting sustained charitable and community organization formation alongside commercial ventures.
- The top three cities (Miami, Saint Petersburg, and Orlando) combined for 578 filings, representing nearly 23% of the day's statewide total.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,994 | 79.3% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 268 | 10.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 121 | 4.8% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 112 | 4.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 13 | 0.5% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 2 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 282 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 168 |
| 3 | Orlando | 128 |
| 4 | Tampa | 104 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 70 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 41 |
| 7 | Hialeah | 39 |
| 8 | Naples | 32 |
| 9 | Kissimmee | 31 |
| 10 | Sarasota | 30 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services | 139 |
| 2 | Holding Company | 139 |
| 3 | Investment Firm | 109 |
| 4 | Real Estate Investment | 74 |
| 5 | Retail | 73 |
| 6 | Property Management | 64 |
| 7 | Consulting | 64 |
| 8 | Healthcare Services | 60 |
| 9 | Non-Profit | 59 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 49 |
Trends
Business filings increased 1.1% compared to September 10, 2026, moving from 2,487 to 2,515 registrations. This modest day-over-day growth indicates steady, consistent filing activity as the state continues its typical mid-September registration pace.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on September 11, 2026?
Miami led with 282 registrations, followed by Saint Petersburg (168), Orlando (128), Tampa (104), and Jacksonville (70). These five cities accounted for 752 of the 2,515 total filings.
What types of businesses are Florida entrepreneurs filing most?
Professional Services and Holding Companies tied for the top position with 139 filings each, followed by Investment Firms (109) and Real Estate Investment entities (74). Keyword analysis shows 'service,' 'home,' and 'cleaning' dominate business names.
What business structure do most Florida entrepreneurs choose?
The Florida Limited Liability Company (FLAL) remains overwhelmingly popular, accounting for 1,994 filings or 79.3% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were the distant second choice at 10.7% of filings.