Florida New Business Filings — September 25, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 2,168 new business registrations
Florida recorded 2,168 new business registrations on September 25, 2026, representing a notable pullback in filing momentum. Miami and Saint Petersburg led regional activity with 197 and 170 filings respectively, while holding companies, professional services firms, and property management entities dominated sector registrations. Limited Liability Companies accounted for 83% of all filings, underscoring their continued appeal among Florida entrepreneurs.
Highlights
- Miami's 197 filings more than doubled Saint Petersburg's 170, maintaining significant separation as the state's primary business registration hub.
- Real estate and property-related keywords dominated naming conventions, with 'property' (45), 'home' (27), and 'properties' (24) appearing in business names far more frequently than any other terms.
- Holding companies led all industry categories with 115 registrations, followed by professional services (82) and property management (74), reflecting Florida's investment and wealth management focus.
- Registration volume declined 10.5% compared to the previous day's 2,421 filings, signaling mid-week softening in new business formation activity.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,800 | 83.0% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 163 | 7.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 106 | 4.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 68 | 3.1% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 24 | 1.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 197 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 170 |
| 3 | Orlando | 98 |
| 4 | Tampa | 83 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 61 |
| 6 | West Palm Beach | 37 |
| 7 | Hialeah | 34 |
| 8 | Fort Lauderdale | 32 |
| 9 | Kissimmee | 31 |
| 10 | Naples | 28 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 115 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 82 |
| 3 | Property Management | 74 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 72 |
| 5 | Real Estate Investment | 57 |
| 6 | Consulting | 54 |
| 7 | Healthcare Services | 47 |
| 8 | Retail | 44 |
| 9 | Creative & Design | 42 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 38 |
Trends
September 25 filings dropped 10.5% compared to September 24's total of 2,421 registrations, indicating a downward trend in daily filing velocity. This decline suggests potential mid-week seasonal patterns or a temporary slowdown in entrepreneurial activity as the month progresses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on September 25?
Miami led all cities with 197 new filings, followed by Saint Petersburg (170), Orlando (98), and Tampa (83). Together, these four cities accounted for 548 registrations, representing approximately 25% of the day's statewide total.
What type of business entity was most commonly registered?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominated with 1,800 filings, representing 83.0% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations came second with 163 filings (7.5%), while Foreign Limited Liability Companies accounted for 106 filings (4.9%).
What industries attracted the most new business filings?
Holding companies led with 115 registrations, followed by professional services (82), property management (74), and investment firms (72). These four sectors collectively represented 343 filings, demonstrating strong investor and service-oriented business formation activity.