Florida Business Registrations — March 2026
March 2026 · 78,895 new business registrations
Florida business registrations reached 78,895 total filings in March 2026, representing a robust 12.4% increase compared to the prior period's 70,209 filings. Miami dominated registration activity with 8,937 filings, accounting for over 11% of all statewide registrations, followed by Orlando and St. Petersburg with 3,920 and 3,826 filings respectively. The surge in registrations reflects continued strong entrepreneurial momentum across Florida, driven primarily by limited liability company formations and activity in professional services and general business sectors.
Highlights
- Miami's registration count (8,937) exceeds the combined total of the next four largest cities (Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Jacksonville), underscoring the outsized economic influence of South Florida.
- Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLALCs) represent 86.2% of all filings (67,971), demonstrating the overwhelming preference for LLC structures among Florida entrepreneurs.
- Service-oriented businesses dominate keyword trends, with 'cleaning' (1,211 mentions), 'home' (1,100), and 'care' (944) as the top three keywords, reflecting strong demand in residential and personal services sectors.
- General Business (9,462 filings) and Professional Services (8,028 filings) together account for approximately 22% of all March registrations, indicating diverse economic activity across the state.
- Investment and property-related registrations show significant strength, with Holding Companies (4,530), Investment Firms (2,546), and Real Estate Investment (1,174) collectively representing over 8% of all filings.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 67,971 | 86.2% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 6,663 | 8.4% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 1,761 | 2.2% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 1,734 | 2.2% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 629 | 0.8% |
| DOMLP | 52 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 50 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 24 | 0.0% |
| AGENT | 6 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 5 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 8,937 |
| 2 | ORLANDO | 3,920 |
| 3 | ST. PETERSBURG | 3,826 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 3,200 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 2,477 |
| 6 | HIALEAH | 1,433 |
| 7 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 1,257 |
| 8 | BOCA RATON | 1,169 |
| 9 | NAPLES | 1,132 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 1,070 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 9,462 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 8,028 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 4,530 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 2,546 |
| 5 | Property Management | 1,668 |
| 6 | Cleaning Service | 1,622 |
| 7 | Retail | 1,175 |
| 8 | Real Estate Investment | 1,174 |
| 9 | Consulting Firm | 1,162 |
| 10 | Construction Company | 1,016 |
Trends
March 2026 demonstrated accelerating business formation activity, with registrations climbing 12.4% from February's 70,209 filings to March's 78,895—a gain of 8,686 new business filings. This substantial month-over-month growth suggests strengthening business confidence and economic expansion across Florida's key sectors, particularly in professional services, property management, and personal care industries. The upward trajectory indicates sustained entrepreneurial momentum entering the second quarter of 2026.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida city had the most business registrations in March 2026?
Miami led all Florida cities with 8,937 business registrations in March 2026, significantly outpacing the second-place city, Orlando, which recorded 3,920 filings.
What type of business entity is most commonly registered in Florida?
The Florida Limited Liability Company (FLALC) is by far the most popular business structure, accounting for 67,971 filings (86.2%) of the 78,895 total registrations in March 2026.
What industries are driving business registration growth in March 2026?
General Business (9,462 filings), Professional Services (8,028 filings), and Holding Companies (4,530 filings) are the top three industries. Supporting this trend, service-related keywords like 'cleaning,' 'care,' and 'property' rank among the most frequently used business name terms, with 1,211, 944, and 935 mentions respectively.