Florida Business Registrations — Week Ending May 31, 2026
May 25 – May 31, 2026 (7 days) · 10,899 new business registrations
Florida business registrations totaled 10,899 filings for the week ending May 31, 2026, marking a significant decline of 29.5% compared to the prior week's 15,452 registrations. This substantial week-over-week decrease reflects a notable slowdown in business formation activity across the state. Miami continues to dominate filing activity with 1,187 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg (631) and Orlando (528). Professional Services remains the leading industry sector with 1,505 filings, while Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLLCs) account for the overwhelming majority of all filing types at 87.6% of the total.
Highlights
- Business registration volume experienced a sharp 29.5% drop from the prior week, declining from 15,452 to 10,899 filings. This represents the most substantial week-over-week decline in recent reporting periods.
- Miami's dominance is pronounced, with 1,187 registrations representing nearly 11% of all state filings. The top three cities (Miami, St. Petersburg, and Orlando) collectively account for 2,346 registrations, or approximately 21.5% of weekly volume.
- Property-related business names remain highly popular, with 'property' and 'properties' appearing in the top 20 keywords alongside 'home,' suggesting continued strong interest in real estate and property management ventures.
- Professional Services sector filings (1,505) exceed General Business filings (1,052) by nearly 43%, indicating entrepreneurs are increasingly structuring ventures as professional service entities rather than general business enterprises.
- Florida Limited Liability Companies represent an extraordinary 87.6% of all filings, with 9,543 LLCs registered compared to just 721 Domestic Profit Corporations, demonstrating the overwhelming preference for LLC structures among Florida entrepreneurs.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 9,543 | 87.6% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 721 | 6.6% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 277 | 2.5% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 228 | 2.1% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 104 | 1.0% |
| DOMLP | 11 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 6 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 6 | 0.1% |
| AGENT | 2 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 1,187 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 631 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 528 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 419 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 282 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 177 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 175 |
| 8 | NAPLES | 173 |
| 9 | BOCA RATON | 166 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 149 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services | 1,505 |
| 2 | General Business | 1,052 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 671 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 312 |
| 5 | Property Management | 230 |
| 6 | Retail | 203 |
| 7 | Cleaning Service | 188 |
| 8 | Business Consulting | 147 |
| 9 | Construction Company | 143 |
| 10 | Healthcare Services | 139 |
Trends
The week ending May 31, 2026 experienced a significant contraction in business registration activity, with filings declining 29.5% from the prior week's 15,452 registrations to 10,899 this week. This substantial decrease suggests potential seasonal factors or market conditions affecting business formation rates in late May. While the decline is notable, Miami and other major metropolitan areas continue to show consistent filing momentum, indicating that regional business hubs maintain relatively stable registration levels despite the overall state-level decrease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most business registrations for the week ending May 31, 2026?
Miami led all Florida cities with 1,187 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg (631), Orlando (528), Tampa (419), and Jacksonville (282). These top five cities collectively accounted for 3,047 registrations, or approximately 28% of all filings for the week.
What types of businesses were most commonly registered?
Professional Services dominated with 1,505 filings, followed by General Business (1,052) and Holding Company (671) classifications. Among specific business types, home-related services and property management were particularly popular, with 'home' appearing 161 times and 'property' 131 times in business names.
What filing structure do Florida entrepreneurs prefer?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLLCs) overwhelmingly dominate, comprising 9,543 filings or 87.6% of all registrations for the week. Domestic Profit Corporations (721) account for only 6.6%, and all other entity types combined represent less than 5% of total filings.