Florida Business Registrations — Week Ending August 30, 2026
August 24 – August 30, 2026 (7 days) · 15,584 new business registrations
Florida business registrations reached 15,584 filings for the week ending August 30, 2026, representing a 7.1% increase compared to the previous week's 14,545 registrations. Miami maintained its position as the registration leader with 1,581 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg (1,167) and Orlando (752). The filing landscape continues to be dominated by Florida Limited Liability Companies, which accounted for 87.9% of all registrations, while General Business entities represented 55.1% of industry classifications.
Highlights
- Miami and Saint Petersburg combined for 2,748 registrations—17.6% of the week's total—demonstrating the continued concentration of business formation activity in Southeast Florida's major metropolitan areas.
- Home-related keywords dominated business naming conventions, with 'home' appearing in 245 registrations and 'cleaning' in 234, suggesting strong entrepreneurial activity in residential services and home-based businesses.
- General Business filings (8,600) significantly outnumber the next closest category—Investment Firms at 515—indicating broad-based small business and startup formation rather than specialized corporate structures.
- The week's 7.1% growth rate, while positive, represents a slower pace of increase compared to the prior period, potentially indicating a normalization of registration activity after higher volatility.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 13,698 | 87.9% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 973 | 6.2% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 409 | 2.6% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 309 | 2.0% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 165 | 1.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 15 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 7 | 0.0% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 4 | 0.0% |
| Registered Agent | 3 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 1,581 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 1,167 |
| 3 | Orlando | 752 |
| 4 | Tampa | 621 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 473 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 246 |
| 7 | Naples | 222 |
| 8 | Kissimmee | 221 |
| 9 | Hialeah | 216 |
| 10 | West Palm Beach | 213 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 8,600 |
| 2 | Investment Firm | 515 |
| 3 | Property Management | 387 |
| 4 | Holding Company | 369 |
| 5 | Consulting | 338 |
| 6 | Healthcare Services | 310 |
| 7 | Cleaning Services | 285 |
| 8 | Logistics & Delivery | 225 |
| 9 | Transportation | 174 |
| 10 | Construction | 171 |
Trends
Week-over-week filings increased 7.1% from 14,545 to 15,584 registrations, adding 1,039 new filings to Florida's business registry. This sustained upward momentum continues the growth trajectory from the prior period, though the percentage increase is more moderate, suggesting a stabilization in the registration pace after the previous week's robust activity. The consistency in top-performing cities and industry categories indicates that underlying business formation patterns remain stable despite the seasonal fluctuations typical of late August.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities saw the most new business registrations this week?
Miami led significantly with 1,581 registrations, followed by Saint Petersburg (1,167) and Orlando (752). These three cities alone accounted for 3,500 filings, or 22.4% of the week's total. The top ten cities ranged from Miami's 1,581 down to West Palm Beach's 213 registrations.
What types of businesses are being registered most frequently?
General Business entities dominated with 8,600 filings (55.1% of all registrations), followed by Investment Firms (515), Property Management (387), and Holding Companies (369). Keywords like 'home' (245), 'cleaning' (234), and 'property' (207) appeared frequently in business names, indicating strong activity in residential services, property-related ventures, and home-based entrepreneurship.
What is the most common filing structure in Florida?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) overwhelmingly dominated the week, representing 13,698 filings or 87.9% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 6.2% (973 filings), while Foreign Limited Liability Companies accounted for 2.6% (409 filings).