Florida New Business Filings — October 31, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 334 corporations and LLCs first seen in the daily file
The summary, highlights, trends and FAQ on this page are written by an AI model from this report's data, and can be wrong.
Florida recorded 334 new business filings on October 31, 2026, representing an 85.5% decline from the previous period's 2,311 filings. Miami led all cities with 32 registrations, followed by Saint Petersburg with 29 filings. Real Estate Investment and Holding Company entities tied as the most popular business structures, each accounting for 19 filings, while Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated the filing type breakdown at 96.1% of all registrations.
Highlights
- Construction-related keywords appeared in 7 business filings, significantly outpacing logistics, family, and foundation keywords, each with 5 mentions.
- Real Estate Investment and Holding Company categories tied for the top industry sector with 19 filings each, reflecting continued investor interest in Florida markets.
- Miami and Saint Petersburg combined for 61 filings, representing more than one-third of the day's total business registrations across the state.
- Healthcare Services and Consulting sectors each recorded 12 filings, indicating steady demand for professional and medical business formations.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 321 | 96.1% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 13 | 3.9% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 32 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 29 |
| 3 | Orlando | 20 |
| 4 | Jacksonville | 10 |
| 5 | Hialeah | 8 |
| 6 | Tampa | 7 |
| 7 | Pensacola | 7 |
| 8 | Ocala | 7 |
| 9 | Fort Myers | 6 |
| 10 | Boca Raton | 6 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate Investment | 19 |
| 2 | Holding Company | 19 |
| 3 | Professional Services | 17 |
| 4 | Healthcare Services | 12 |
| 5 | Consulting | 12 |
| 6 | Creative & Design | 10 |
| 7 | Retail | 10 |
| 8 | Construction | 10 |
| 9 | Logistics & Delivery | 9 |
| 10 | Investment Firm | 6 |
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 declined sharply by 85.5% compared to October 30, 2026, when Florida processed 2,311 registrations. This represents a dramatic single-day drop, suggesting potential fluctuations in weekly filing patterns or business registration cycles. The significant decrease warrants monitoring to determine if this reflects typical end-of-month volatility or broader economic trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most new business registrations on October 31, 2026?
Miami led with 32 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg with 29 filings and Orlando with 20 filings. Jacksonville, Hialeah, Tampa, Pensacola, and Ocala rounded out the top cities with 10, 8, 7, 7, and 7 filings respectively.
What types of businesses were filed most frequently?
Real Estate Investment and Holding Company entities tied as the most popular, each with 19 filings. Professional Services followed with 17 filings, while Healthcare Services and Consulting each recorded 12 filings.
What was the most common business structure filed?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) accounted for 321 filings, representing 96.1% of all registrations. Domestic Non-Profit Corporations made up the remaining 3.9% with 13 filings.