Florida Business Registrations — Week Ending May 17, 2026
May 11 – May 17, 2026 (7 days) · 18,057 new business registrations
Florida business registrations totaled 18,057 filings for the week ending May 17, 2026, demonstrating continued entrepreneurial activity across the state. Miami dominated registration activity with 2,046 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (1,021) and Orlando (931), collectively accounting for nearly one-third of all new registrations. Professional Services emerged as the leading industry sector with 2,328 filings, while Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) represented 85.2% of all filing types, underscoring entrepreneurs' preference for this business structure.
Highlights
- Miami's registration volume of 2,046 filings nearly doubles that of the second-place city (St. Petersburg at 1,021), reflecting the city's status as Florida's primary business hub and suggesting significant concentration of entrepreneurial activity in South Florida.
- The keyword 'cleaning' appeared in 246 business registrations this week, making it the most frequently used business descriptor and indicating robust demand in the service sector, particularly among home and commercial cleaning service providers.
- Professional Services and General Business categories combined account for 4,263 filings—nearly 24% of the week's total—revealing a strong preference among new registrations for service-oriented and broadly-defined business structures.
- Real estate and property-related keywords dominated the top 20 most-used descriptors, with 'property' (203), 'capital' (212), 'investments' (176), 'properties' (159), and 'estate' (103) collectively appearing in 853 business names, indicating sustained investor interest in Florida's real estate market.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 15,383 | 85.2% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 1,625 | 9.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 450 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 420 | 2.3% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 148 | 0.8% |
| DOMLP | 22 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 6 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 3 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 2,046 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 1,021 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 931 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 725 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 531 |
| 6 | HIALEAH | 296 |
| 7 | BOCA RATON | 275 |
| 8 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 264 |
| 9 | KISSIMMEE | 250 |
| 10 | NAPLES | 241 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services | 2,328 |
| 2 | General Business | 1,935 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 1,211 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 638 |
| 5 | Cleaning Service | 341 |
| 6 | Property Management | 290 |
| 7 | Retail | 278 |
| 8 | Real Estate Investment | 272 |
| 9 | Construction Company | 266 |
| 10 | Business Consulting | 261 |
Trends
This week's filing count of 18,057 represents a 0.7% increase over the previous period's 17,930 registrations, indicating stable but modest week-over-week growth in business formation activity. While the upward trajectory reflects consistent entrepreneurial interest, the minimal growth rate suggests market conditions remain steady without dramatic acceleration or contraction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most business registrations during the week ending May 17, 2026?
Miami led all Florida cities with 2,046 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg (1,021), Orlando (931), Tampa (725), and Jacksonville (531). These five cities accounted for 5,254 total filings, representing approximately 29% of the week's statewide activity.
What type of business structure did entrepreneurs prefer when registering new businesses this week?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) overwhelmingly dominated, comprising 15,383 filings or 85.2% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations ranked a distant second with 1,625 filings (9.0%), followed by Domestic Non-Profit Corporations with 450 filings (2.5%).
What industries saw the highest number of new business registrations this week?
Professional Services led with 2,328 registrations, followed by General Business (1,935), Holding Company (1,211), and Investment Firm (638). Notably, specialized service sectors including Cleaning Service (341), Property Management (290), and Real Estate Investment (272) also showed significant registration activity, reflecting demand for service-oriented and investment-focused business ventures.