Florida New Business Filings — November 4, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 2,369 corporations and LLCs first seen in the daily file
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Florida recorded 2,369 new business filings on November 4, 2026, representing a 12.1% decline from the previous period's 2,694 registrations. Saint Petersburg and Miami tied as the top filing cities with 218 registrations each, followed by Orlando with 101. The filing landscape continues to be dominated by Professional Services (85 filings) and Holding Companies (84 filings), with Florida Limited Liability Companies accounting for 84% of all filings.
Highlights
- Saint Petersburg and Miami are deadlocked as the state's leading business registration hubs, each with exactly 218 new filings—nearly double the third-place Orlando.
- Keywords 'home' (34 occurrences) and 'logistics' (33 occurrences) lead filing descriptions, reflecting strong demand in residential-based ventures and supply chain services.
- LLCs dominate the filing breakdown with 1,989 registrations (84%), while foreign entities represent just 5.6% of all filings combined.
- Healthcare Services and Non-Profit organizations tied at 70 filings each, suggesting sustained investment in both commercial and charitable ventures.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,989 | 84.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 120 | 5.1% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 116 | 4.9% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 100 | 4.2% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 35 | 1.5% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 4 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 3 | 0.1% |
| Registered Agent | 1 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Petersburg | 218 |
| 2 | Miami | 218 |
| 3 | Orlando | 101 |
| 4 | Tampa | 69 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 56 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 43 |
| 7 | Naples | 34 |
| 8 | Hialeah | 32 |
| 9 | Boca Raton | 31 |
| 10 | Sarasota | 29 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services | 85 |
| 2 | Holding Company | 84 |
| 3 | Investment Firm | 78 |
| 4 | Healthcare Services | 70 |
| 5 | Non-Profit | 70 |
| 6 | Consulting | 65 |
| 7 | Logistics & Delivery | 62 |
| 8 | Retail | 53 |
| 9 | Property Management | 51 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 48 |
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
Filing activity declined 12.1% compared to the prior period, dropping from 2,694 to 2,369 registrations. This represents a notable slowdown in new business registration momentum in Florida, though the state continues to maintain robust entrepreneurial activity across multiple industries and geographic regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations on November 4, 2026?
Saint Petersburg and Miami tied for the top position with 218 filings each, significantly outpacing Orlando in third place with 101 filings. Tampa (69), Jacksonville (56), and Fort Lauderdale (43) rounded out the top six.
What business structure was most common among November 4 filings?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominated with 1,989 filings, representing 84% of all registrations. Domestic Non-Profit Corporations were the second most popular structure at 5.1% (120 filings).
What industries led new business formation on this date?
Professional Services topped the list with 85 filings, followed closely by Holding Companies (84) and Investment Firms (78). Healthcare Services and Non-Profit organizations each attracted 70 new filings.