Florida New Business Filings — October 6, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 3,111 new business registrations
Florida recorded 3,111 new business filings on October 6, 2026, representing an 8.9% decline from the previous day's 3,415 registrations. Miami continues to lead all municipalities with 324 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg's 223 registrations. Holding Companies dominate the industry landscape, accounting for 165 filings, while Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) represent the overwhelming majority of filing types at 81.7% of all registrations.
Highlights
- Miami's filing volume (324) exceeds the second-place city Saint Petersburg (223) by over 45%, underscoring South Florida's continued dominance in new business formation.
- Real estate-related keywords dominated business names, with 'property' appearing in 57 filings and 'real estate' terminology collectively accounting for significant naming patterns across multiple keywords.
- The shift downward from October 5 marks a pullback after yesterday's strong activity, though filing volumes remain robust compared to historical baselines.
- Healthcare and service-oriented businesses showed notable presence, with 'care' and 'cleaning' among the top business name keywords, reflecting demand in essential service sectors.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,543 | 81.7% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 344 | 11.1% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 95 | 3.1% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 85 | 2.7% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 40 | 1.3% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 324 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 223 |
| 3 | Orlando | 156 |
| 4 | Tampa | 138 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 96 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 62 |
| 7 | Naples | 51 |
| 8 | Hialeah | 50 |
| 9 | Kissimmee | 49 |
| 10 | Boca Raton | 44 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 165 |
| 2 | Real Estate Investment | 131 |
| 3 | Professional Services | 126 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 107 |
| 5 | Consulting | 102 |
| 6 | Property Management | 86 |
| 7 | Retail | 77 |
| 8 | Healthcare Services | 68 |
| 9 | Logistics & Delivery | 56 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 51 |
Trends
October 6 experienced a moderate contraction of 8.9% compared to October 5's 3,415 filings, with 304 fewer registrations recorded. This decline suggests a normalization after the previous day's peak activity, though the period remains within healthy filing parameters for Florida's business registration cycle.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida city had the most business registrations on October 6, 2026?
Miami led all Florida municipalities with 324 new business filings on October 6, 2026, significantly outpacing Saint Petersburg (223 filings) and Orlando (156 filings).
What type of business entity was most common in today's filings?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominated the day's filings, representing 2,543 registrations or 81.7% of all filings. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 11.1% with 344 filings.
What industries are seeing the most new business registrations?
Holding Companies led with 165 filings, followed by Real Estate Investment (131), Professional Services (126), and Investment Firms (107). Real estate and investment-focused businesses collectively represent a major portion of October 6's registrations.