Florida New Business Filings — September 15, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 2,620 new business registrations
Florida registered 2,620 new businesses on September 15, 2026, marking a 3.1% increase from the previous day's 2,540 filings. Miami continued its dominance with 278 registrations, followed by Saint Petersburg with 216 filings. Holding Companies led industry registrations at 145 filings, while Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) accounted for 87.6% of all filing types, reflecting strong preference for the LLC structure among new entrepreneurs.
Highlights
- Miami and Saint Petersburg combined for 494 filings—nearly 19% of the state's total—demonstrating South Florida's continued role as Florida's primary business formation hub.
- Logistics and property-related keywords dominated business naming conventions with 42 and 39 mentions respectively, suggesting sustained interest in supply chain and real estate ventures.
- LLCs remain the overwhelmingly preferred business structure at 2,294 filings (87.6%), nearly 15 times higher than Domestic Profit Corporations (149 filings).
- Real Estate Investment and Property Management sectors combined for 172 filings, indicating robust activity in Florida's property markets.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,294 | 87.6% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 149 | 5.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 74 | 2.8% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 72 | 2.7% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 22 | 0.8% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 4 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 4 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 278 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 216 |
| 3 | Orlando | 112 |
| 4 | Tampa | 93 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 84 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 52 |
| 7 | Naples | 43 |
| 8 | West Palm Beach | 42 |
| 9 | Hialeah | 41 |
| 10 | Hollywood | 40 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 145 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 135 |
| 3 | Investment Firm | 123 |
| 4 | Real Estate Investment | 109 |
| 5 | Consulting | 77 |
| 6 | Logistics & Delivery | 73 |
| 7 | Retail | 65 |
| 8 | Healthcare Services | 64 |
| 9 | Property Management | 63 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 45 |
Trends
September 15 showed positive momentum compared to September 14, with filings climbing 3.1% to 2,620 from 2,540. This upward trajectory suggests sustained entrepreneurial activity and continued confidence in Florida's business environment mid-month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on September 15?
Miami led with 278 registrations, followed by Saint Petersburg (216), Orlando (112), Tampa (93), and Jacksonville (84). The top five cities accounted for 783 of 2,620 total filings.
What types of businesses are Floridians registering most?
Holding Companies dominated with 145 filings, followed by Professional Services (135) and Investment Firms (123). Combined, Logistics & Delivery (73) and Cleaning Services (45) reflected strong service sector activity.
Why do most new Florida businesses choose LLC structure?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) accounted for 2,294 of 2,620 filings (87.6%). This reflects LLCs' popularity due to liability protection, tax flexibility, and simpler administrative requirements compared to corporations.