Florida New Business Filings — October 29, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 2,814 corporations and LLCs first seen in the daily file
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Florida received 2,814 new business filings on October 29, 2026, representing a 7.3% decrease from the previous day's 3,037 filings. Miami and Saint Petersburg led all cities with 270 and 260 filings respectively, while holding companies dominated the industry landscape with 169 registrations. Florida Limited Liability Companies accounted for the vast majority of filings at 90.5% of all new registrations.
Highlights
- Miami and Saint Petersburg combined for 530 filings, representing nearly 19% of the day's total business registrations across Florida.
- Home-related keywords appeared in 50 business filings, significantly outpacing the second-place 'care' keyword with 34 mentions, suggesting strong entrepreneurial activity in home services and real estate sectors.
- Holding companies led all industry categories with 169 filings, followed by professional services at 112 and investment firms at 97, indicating substantial capital formation and business structuring activity.
- Healthcare services remained a robust sector with 76 new filings, while the non-profit category saw 44 registrations, highlighting diverse business model approaches across the state.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,548 | 90.5% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 82 | 2.9% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 80 | 2.8% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 69 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 32 | 1.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 1 | 0.0% |
| Registered Agent | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 270 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 260 |
| 3 | Orlando | 127 |
| 4 | Tampa | 106 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 88 |
| 6 | Boca Raton | 52 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 46 |
| 8 | Naples | 45 |
| 9 | Kissimmee | 41 |
| 10 | Sarasota | 38 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 169 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 112 |
| 3 | Investment Firm | 97 |
| 4 | Consulting | 83 |
| 5 | Healthcare Services | 76 |
| 6 | Retail | 73 |
| 7 | Real Estate Investment | 66 |
| 8 | Property Management | 61 |
| 9 | Construction | 45 |
| 10 | Non-Profit | 44 |
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
New business filings declined 7.3% compared to October 28, 2026, when the state processed 3,037 registrations. This pullback follows a strong prior day that had shown 10.2% growth, suggesting typical daily volatility in filing patterns rather than a sustained downward trend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business filings on October 29, 2026?
Miami led with 270 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg with 260 filings. Orlando came in third with 127 filings, Tampa fourth with 106, and Jacksonville fifth with 88 filings.
What types of businesses were filed most frequently?
Holding companies were the most common with 169 filings, followed by professional services firms with 112 filings and investment firms with 97 filings. Healthcare services (76 filings) and consulting (83 filings) also showed strong activity.
What business entity type dominated October 29 filings?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) represented 90.5% of all filings with 2,548 registrations. The remaining 266 filings were distributed among non-profit corporations, foreign entities, and other business structures.