Florida New Business Filings — September 22, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 2,341 new business registrations
On September 22, 2026, Florida registered 2,341 new businesses, reflecting continued momentum in entrepreneurial activity across the state. The filings represent a 3.1% increase compared to the previous day's 2,271 registrations. Miami leads all municipalities with 254 filings, while holding companies and professional services firms comprise the largest sector categories. Limited Liability Companies dominate the filing type landscape, accounting for 83% of all registrations.
Highlights
- Miami's filing volume (254) nearly exceeds the combined total of the next three cities—Saint Petersburg (176), Orlando (105), and Tampa (83)—underscoring South Florida's outsized role in the state's business formation.
- Real estate-related keywords dominate: 'property' appears 31 times and 'properties' 22 times in business names, with real estate investment representing 87 filings and property management adding 60 more.
- LLCs continue their stronghold at 1,944 filings (83%), while traditional corporations (domestic and foreign) account for only 9.5-10.6% combined, reflecting entrepreneurs' preference for flexible entity structures.
- Holding companies lead all industries with 172 filings, suggesting significant wealth management and multi-entity portfolio structures being established.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,944 | 83.0% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 222 | 9.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 78 | 3.3% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 61 | 2.6% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 28 | 1.2% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
| Trust | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 254 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 176 |
| 3 | Orlando | 105 |
| 4 | Tampa | 83 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 65 |
| 6 | Hialeah | 41 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 40 |
| 8 | Boca Raton | 36 |
| 9 | Kissimmee | 33 |
| 10 | West Palm Beach | 32 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 172 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 120 |
| 3 | Investment Firm | 100 |
| 4 | Real Estate Investment | 87 |
| 5 | Retail | 62 |
| 6 | Property Management | 60 |
| 7 | Healthcare Services | 56 |
| 8 | Cleaning Services | 50 |
| 9 | Consulting | 41 |
| 10 | Logistics & Delivery | 38 |
Trends
Florida's new business registrations grew 3.1% from September 21 to September 22, climbing from 2,271 to 2,341 filings. This upward trajectory demonstrates sustained entrepreneurial confidence and consistent daily formation activity as the state continues its economic expansion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on September 22?
Miami led significantly with 254 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg (176), Orlando (105), Tampa (83), and Jacksonville (65). These five cities accounted for 683 of the day's 2,341 total registrations.
What types of businesses are entrepreneurs most commonly registering?
Holding companies dominate with 172 filings, followed by professional services (120), investment firms (100), and real estate investment companies (87). Keywords like 'property,' 'ventures,' 'service,' and 'cleaning' appear most frequently in business names.
What is the most popular business entity type in Florida?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) overwhelmingly dominate, representing 1,944 filings or 83% of all registrations. Domestic profit corporations are a distant second at 222 filings (9.5%).