Florida New Business Filings — November 2, 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026 · 2,616 corporations and LLCs first seen in the daily file
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Florida recorded 2,616 new business filings on November 2, 2026, representing a substantial 160.6% increase from the prior period's 1,004 filings. Miami led all cities with 274 registrations, followed by Saint Petersburg with 175 filings. The filing landscape was dominated by Limited Liability Companies, which accounted for 69.2% of all registrations, while Holding Companies emerged as the most common industry classification.
Highlights
- Miami's 274 filings nearly doubled Saint Petersburg's count of 175, establishing the city as Florida's clear registration leader for the day.
- Construction-related keywords appeared in 40 business names, edging out home-related terms at 39, reflecting ongoing activity in Florida's building sector.
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) comprised nearly 7 of every 10 filings, with 1,811 registrations compared to 629 traditional Domestic Profit Corporations.
- Real Estate Investment and Property Management combined for 184 filings, underscoring continued investor interest in Florida's property market.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,811 | 69.2% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 629 | 24.0% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 78 | 3.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 52 | 2.0% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 40 | 1.5% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 4 | 0.2% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 274 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 175 |
| 3 | Orlando | 121 |
| 4 | Tampa | 92 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 83 |
| 6 | Cape Coral | 52 |
| 7 | Hialeah | 51 |
| 8 | Naples | 50 |
| 9 | West Palm Beach | 46 |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale | 46 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 191 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 140 |
| 3 | Real Estate Investment | 113 |
| 4 | Consulting | 83 |
| 5 | Investment Firm | 75 |
| 6 | Healthcare Services | 72 |
| 7 | Property Management | 71 |
| 8 | Retail | 66 |
| 9 | Construction | 57 |
| 10 | Logistics & Delivery | 56 |
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 surged dramatically on November 2, climbing 160.6% compared to the previous reporting period's 1,004 submissions. This represents more than a 2.5-fold increase in daily registration activity. The substantial jump suggests a significant uptick in business formation momentum, marking one of the stronger filing days in recent reporting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on November 2?
Miami led with 274 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg (175), Orlando (121), Tampa (92), and Jacksonville (83). These five cities accounted for over half of all registrations statewide.
What types of businesses are Florida entrepreneurs starting?
Holding Companies topped the list with 191 filings, followed by Professional Services (140) and Real Estate Investment (113). Healthcare Services (72) and Construction (57) also showed significant activity.
What business structure do most Florida filers choose?
Florida Limited Liability Companies dominated with 1,811 filings (69.2% of the total), while Domestic Profit Corporations accounted for 629 registrations (24.0%).