Florida Business Registrations — Week Ending August 16, 2026
August 10 – August 16, 2026 (7 days) · 12,061 new business registrations
Florida business registrations totaled 12,061 filings for the week ending August 16, 2026, representing a significant decline of 26.0% compared to the prior week's 16,294 registrations. Miami remains the undisputed leader in registration activity, accounting for 1,253 filings, followed by St. Petersburg with 779 and Orlando with 561. Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLLCs) continue to dominate the filing landscape, comprising 83.9% of all registrations, while General Business entities represent the largest industry category at 6,691 filings.
Highlights
- Miami's registration count of 1,253 represents over 10% of all weekly filings statewide, with the top five cities collectively accounting for 3,399 registrations or approximately 28% of the total volume.
- The keyword analysis reveals a strong entrepreneurial focus on service-based and property-related ventures, with 'home' (200 mentions), 'cleaning' (175), and 'property' (173) dominating business naming conventions.
- Florida Limited Liability Companies account for 10,117 of the 12,061 total filings, an overwhelming 83.9% majority that underscores the LLC structure's continued popularity among Florida entrepreneurs.
- Investment-focused registrations show notable activity with Investment Firms (427), Holding Companies (343), and Consulting Services (273) collectively representing over 5% of all filings, indicating sustained capital activity in the state.
- The week experienced a sharp 26% decline in registration activity compared to the previous period, potentially reflecting typical summer business cycle variations or market conditions affecting new business formations.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 10,117 | 83.9% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 932 | 7.7% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 470 | 3.9% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 360 | 3.0% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 134 | 1.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 24 | 0.2% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 17 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 5 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 2 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 1,253 |
| 2 | St. Petersburg | 779 |
| 3 | Orlando | 561 |
| 4 | Tampa | 457 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 349 |
| 6 | Hialeah | 208 |
| 7 | Naples | 188 |
| 8 | Boca Raton | 187 |
| 9 | Fort Lauderdale | 183 |
| 10 | West Palm Beach | 157 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 6,691 |
| 2 | Investment Firm | 427 |
| 3 | Holding Company | 343 |
| 4 | Property Management | 273 |
| 5 | Consulting | 273 |
| 6 | Healthcare Services | 237 |
| 7 | Cleaning Services | 225 |
| 8 | Logistics & Delivery | 183 |
| 9 | Construction | 127 |
| 10 | Transportation | 121 |
Trends
This week's 12,061 registrations mark a substantial 26.0% decrease from the prior week's 16,294 filings, suggesting a notable pullback in new business formation activity. The decline may reflect typical mid-August patterns when business activity often slows during summer months, or could indicate shifting market conditions affecting entrepreneurial decision-making in Florida. Despite the week-over-week contraction, the state continues to maintain a robust pipeline of business registrations across diverse industries and geographic markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total number of business registrations filed in Florida for the week ending August 16, 2026?
Florida received 12,061 total business registrations during the week ending August 16, 2026. This represents a 26.0% decrease compared to the previous week, which had 16,294 filings.
Which cities had the highest number of business registrations this week?
Miami led all Florida cities with 1,253 registrations, followed by St. Petersburg (779), Orlando (561), Tampa (457), and Jacksonville (349). These five cities combined accounted for 3,399 filings, or approximately 28% of the week's total registrations.
What business structures were most commonly filed this week?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLLCs) dominated filings at 10,117 registrations, representing 83.9% of all filings. Domestic Profit Corporations were the distant second choice at 932 filings (7.7%), followed by Foreign Limited Liability Companies at 470 filings (3.9%).