Florida Business Registrations — Week Ending June 28, 2026
June 22 – June 28, 2026 (7 days) · 15,496 new business registrations
Business filings in Florida totaled 15,496 for the week ending June 28, 2026, reflecting a modest contraction in entrepreneurial activity. Miami continues to dominate registration volume with 1,651 filings, followed by St. Petersburg (996) and Orlando (731), underscoring the state's continued concentration of business formation in major metropolitan areas. Professional Services and General Business categories led industry filings, accounting for 3,553 combined registrations, while Florida Limited Liability Companies represented 86.2% of all filing types, reinforcing the overwhelming preference for LLC structures among new business entities.
Highlights
- Miami's registration count of 1,651 exceeds the combined total of the fifth through tenth largest cities (Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Naples, Kissimmee, and West Palm Beach), emphasizing the city's outsized role as Florida's primary business formation hub.
- The 'cleaning' keyword appeared in 225 business names, significantly outpacing other industry-specific terms and indicating robust growth in the service sector, particularly residential and commercial cleaning enterprises.
- Holding Companies ranked third in industry filings with 1,059 registrations, suggesting sustained investor interest in corporate structuring and wealth management strategies throughout Florida.
- Professional Services filings (1,952) and General Business registrations (1,601) together comprise approximately 22.6% of all weekly registrations, demonstrating the broad diversification of business types being established.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 13,350 | 86.2% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 1,221 | 7.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 384 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 383 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 130 | 0.8% |
| DOMLP | 11 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 11 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 4 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
| AGENT | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 1,651 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 996 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 731 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 601 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 478 |
| 6 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 259 |
| 7 | BOCA RATON | 231 |
| 8 | NAPLES | 230 |
| 9 | KISSIMMEE | 228 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 212 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Services | 1,952 |
| 2 | General Business | 1,601 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 1,059 |
| 4 | Investment Firm | 556 |
| 5 | Cleaning Service | 333 |
| 6 | Property Management | 283 |
| 7 | Retail | 274 |
| 8 | Business Consulting | 251 |
| 9 | Healthcare Services | 238 |
| 10 | Real Estate Investment | 227 |
Trends
Week-over-week filings declined 5.4% from the prior week's 16,376 registrations, representing a decrease of 880 filings. This downturn follows the previous week's 5.9% growth, suggesting some volatility in registration patterns as we progress through late June. The pullback may reflect typical summer business cycle fluctuations or could indicate a temporary cooling in entrepreneurial activity following the prior week's stronger performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities have the highest concentration of new business registrations?
Miami leads significantly with 1,651 registrations for the week, nearly 66% more than St. Petersburg (996) and more than double Orlando's 731 filings. The top three cities account for 3,378 registrations, representing approximately 21.8% of all state filings for the period.
What type of business entity structure is most common among Florida registrations?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) dominate with 13,350 filings, comprising 86.2% of all registrations. This is followed distantly by Domestic Profit Corporations at 7.9% (1,221 filings) and Domestic Non-Profit Corporations at 2.5% (384 filings), reflecting entrepreneurs' strong preference for LLC liability protections and tax flexibility.
What industries are seeing the strongest registration activity this week?
Professional Services leads with 1,952 registrations, followed by General Business (1,601) and Holding Company structures (1,059). Notable specialized sectors include Investment Firms (556), Cleaning Services (333), Property Management (283), and Retail (274), indicating diverse economic interests across multiple market segments.