Florida New Business Filings — October 28, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 3,037 corporations and LLCs first seen in the daily file
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Florida processed 3,037 new business filings on October 28, 2026, reflecting continued momentum in entrepreneurial activity across the state. The filing count increased 10.2% compared to the previous period's 2,756 registrations. Miami dominated registration activity with 301 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg with 234 filings. Holding companies led industry categories with 178 filings, while Florida Limited Liability Companies accounted for 84.4% of all filing types.
Highlights
- Miami's 301 filings significantly outpaced the second-place city Saint Petersburg by 67 registrations, underscoring South Florida's continued dominance in new business formation.
- Property-related keywords dominated filing descriptions, with 'propco' (47 filings), 'property' (32 filings), and 'properties' (28 filings) appearing most frequently in business names and descriptions.
- Real estate and investment sectors showed strong activity, combining for 317 filings across Holding Companies, Real Estate Investment, and Investment Firm categories.
- Logistics and transportation keywords appeared in 91 combined filings, indicating robust growth in supply chain and delivery-related business formation.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,563 | 84.4% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 253 | 8.3% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 118 | 3.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 62 | 2.0% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 34 | 1.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 3 | 0.1% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 301 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 234 |
| 3 | Orlando | 134 |
| 4 | Tampa | 119 |
| 5 | Fort Lauderdale | 68 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 62 |
| 7 | Kissimmee | 51 |
| 8 | Hialeah | 47 |
| 9 | Toledo | 47 |
| 10 | Sarasota | 45 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 178 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 148 |
| 3 | Real Estate Investment | 138 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 101 |
| 5 | Consulting | 97 |
| 6 | Retail | 78 |
| 7 | Healthcare Services | 77 |
| 8 | Property Management | 72 |
| 9 | Logistics & Delivery | 68 |
| 10 | Creative & Design | 52 |
Industry categories come from each business name, assigned by keyword rules and an AI model; a name that neither the rules nor the model can place is left uncategorized.
Trends
Filings increased 10.2% from the prior period, demonstrating sustained growth in Florida's business registration activity. This continues the upward trajectory observed in recent reporting periods, suggesting favorable conditions for entrepreneurship and business expansion across the state.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of business structure is most popular in Florida?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominate, representing 2,563 filings or 84.4% of all registrations on October 28, 2026, reflecting their popularity among entrepreneurs for liability protection and tax flexibility.
Which Florida cities are leading in new business registrations?
Miami leads with 301 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg (234), Orlando (134), Tampa (119), and Fort Lauderdale (68). These five cities account for a significant portion of statewide registration activity.
What industries are seeing the most new business formation?
Holding Companies lead with 178 filings, followed by Professional Services (148), Real Estate Investment (138), and Investment Firms (101). Together, these four sectors represent nearly 565 registrations.