Florida New Business Filings — November 6, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 1,870 corporations and LLCs first seen in the daily file
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Florida recorded 1,870 new business filings on November 6, 2026, representing a 19.3% decline from the prior period's 2,317 registrations. Miami and Saint Petersburg led filing activity with 179 and 157 registrations respectively. Holding Companies dominated industry classifications with 102 filings, while Florida Limited Liability Companies accounted for 87.9% of all filing types.
Highlights
- Miami and Saint Petersburg combined for 336 filings—nearly 18% of the day's total—with Miami maintaining its position as Florida's filing hub.
- Real estate and property-related keywords dominated business naming conventions, with 'property' (29), 'estate' (17), and 'properties' (17) appearing frequently alongside 'real' (15).
- Holding Companies and Real Estate Investment entities together comprised 178 filings, reflecting strong investor activity in capital and legacy-building ventures.
- Service-oriented sectors showed robust activity: Professional Services (82), Property Management (56), and Cleaning Services (37) collectively accounted for 175 registrations.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 1,643 | 87.9% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 80 | 4.3% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 74 | 4.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 39 | 2.1% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 25 | 1.3% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 3 | 0.2% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 179 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 157 |
| 3 | Orlando | 83 |
| 4 | Tampa | 63 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 46 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 39 |
| 7 | Naples | 29 |
| 8 | Hialeah | 28 |
| 9 | Sarasota | 24 |
| 10 | West Palm Beach | 24 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 102 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 82 |
| 3 | Real Estate Investment | 76 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 64 |
| 5 | Retail | 60 |
| 6 | Consulting | 58 |
| 7 | Property Management | 56 |
| 8 | Logistics & Delivery | 43 |
| 9 | Construction | 39 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 37 |
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 significantly year-over-year, dropping 19.3% compared to the previous period's 2,317 registrations. This represents a notable pullback in filing momentum, with nearly 450 fewer registrations processed. The decline suggests potential seasonal softening or broader economic headwinds affecting new business formation rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most business registrations on November 6, 2026?
Miami led with 179 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg with 157, and Orlando with 83 registrations. These three cities accounted for approximately 22% of all daily filings.
What types of businesses were most commonly registered?
Holding Companies (102), Professional Services (82), and Real Estate Investment firms (76) were the top three industry categories. Real estate and property-related keywords appeared in numerous business names throughout the day.
What business structure dominated Florida's filings?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) represented 87.9% of all filings with 1,643 registrations, far outpacing Domestic Profit Corporations at 4.3% and Foreign Limited Liability Companies at 4.0%.