Florida Business Registrations — Week Ending May 10, 2026
May 4 – May 10, 2026 (7 days) · 17,930 new business registrations
This week's business registration activity in Florida reached 17,930 total filings, representing a significant rebound in entrepreneurial momentum across the state. The 13.5% increase compared to the prior week demonstrates renewed confidence in Florida's business environment, with Miami continuing to dominate registration volume at over 2,000 filings. Professional Services and General Business categories led the way, collectively accounting for over 4,200 registrations, while Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) maintained their dominant position at 86.4% of all filings.
Highlights
- Miami's registration count of 2,041 is nearly double the third-place city (Orlando at 895), underscoring South Florida's continued dominance as the primary hub for new business formation.
- The keyword 'cleaning' appeared 266 times in business names, edging out 'home' (264 times), suggesting a surge in home and commercial cleaning service startups across Florida.
- Professional Services filings (2,127) and General Business filings (2,095) were nearly neck-and-neck this week, with less than 2% separating the two categories—an unusually tight competitive landscape.
- Holding Companies generated 1,238 filings, representing nearly 7% of all registrations and reflecting significant investment and asset management activity in the state.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 15,491 | 86.4% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 1,487 | 8.3% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 445 | 2.5% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 333 | 1.9% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 147 | 0.8% |
| DOMLP | 12 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 6 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 6 | 0.0% |
| AGENT | 3 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 2,041 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 953 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 895 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 693 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 528 |
| 6 | HIALEAH | 307 |
| 7 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 293 |
| 8 | BOCA RATON | 264 |
| 9 | KISSIMMEE | 258 |
| 10 | NAPLES | 250 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services | 2,127 |
| 2 | General Business | 2,095 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 1,238 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 580 |
| 5 | Property Management | 356 |
| 6 | Cleaning Service | 356 |
| 7 | Retail | 274 |
| 8 | Construction Company | 269 |
| 9 | Business Consulting | 261 |
| 10 | Transportation | 225 |
Trends
Week-over-week comparison shows a strong recovery, with registrations climbing 13.5% from 15,802 filings in the prior period to 17,930 this week. This upward trajectory reverses the previous week's slowdown and suggests renewed business formation activity heading into mid-May 2026. The recovery is broad-based across industries, indicating confidence extends beyond a single sector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida city had the most new business registrations this week?
Miami led significantly with 2,041 registrations for the week ending May 10, 2026. St. Petersburg came in second with 953 filings, and Orlando third with 895 filings. Miami's count represents approximately 11.4% of all state registrations for the week.
What type of business entity was filed most frequently?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominated with 15,491 filings, representing 86.4% of all business registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations (DOMP) were a distant second at 8.3% of filings (1,487 registrations), followed by Foreign Limited Liability Companies at 2.5%.
What industries showed the strongest registration activity this week?
Professional Services led with 2,127 filings, followed closely by General Business with 2,095 filings. Holding Companies ranked third with 1,238 registrations, while Investment Firms generated 580 filings. Specialized service sectors including Property Management, Cleaning Services, and Construction Companies each exceeded 250 registrations.