Florida Business Registrations — Week Ending September 6, 2026
August 31 – September 6, 2026 (7 days) · 13,568 new business registrations
This week's Florida business registration activity totaled 13,568 filings, marking a notable pullback in entrepreneurial momentum across the state. The decline reflects a 12.9% decrease compared to the prior week's 15,584 registrations, suggesting potential seasonal headwinds or market consolidation as we enter early September. Miami continues to dominate registration activity with 1,359 filings, followed by Saint Petersburg's strong showing of 1,055 registrations. The filing composition remains heavily weighted toward Limited Liability Companies, which account for 84% of all registrations filed during this period.
Highlights
- Miami and Saint Petersburg combined for 2,414 filings—approximately 18% of the state's total weekly registrations—demonstrating the continued concentration of business formation in South Florida's urban centers.
- Holding Companies lead all industry categories with 759 filings, nearly 100 more than the second-place Professional Services sector, indicating sustained interest in entity structuring and asset management strategies.
- Real Estate Investment and Property Management sectors generated 815 combined filings this week, underscoring Florida's enduring appeal as a destination for real estate-focused business ventures.
- The keyword 'cleaning' appeared in 183 business names—more than any other term—suggesting robust activity in the personal and commercial cleaning services market, which aligns with the 258 dedicated Cleaning Services filings recorded.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 11,402 | 84.0% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 1,206 | 8.9% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 413 | 3.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 364 | 2.7% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 140 | 1.0% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 17 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 12 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 10 | 0.1% |
| Registered Agent | 3 | 0.0% |
| Trust | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 1,359 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 1,055 |
| 3 | Orlando | 652 |
| 4 | Tampa | 548 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 385 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 224 |
| 7 | Boca Raton | 221 |
| 8 | Naples | 212 |
| 9 | Hialeah | 194 |
| 10 | West Palm Beach | 194 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 759 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 639 |
| 3 | Investment Firm | 547 |
| 4 | Real Estate Investment | 485 |
| 5 | Consulting | 399 |
| 6 | Healthcare Services | 363 |
| 7 | Property Management | 330 |
| 8 | Retail | 310 |
| 9 | Cleaning Services | 258 |
| 10 | Logistics & Delivery | 244 |
Trends
Florida business registrations declined by 12.9% compared to the previous week, dropping from 15,584 to 13,568 filings—a loss of 2,016 registrations. This week-over-week decrease represents a meaningful correction following the prior period's activity levels and may reflect typical early-September patterns or entrepreneurs delaying filings ahead of the Labor Day holiday period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities in Florida saw the most business registrations this week?
Miami led all Florida cities with 1,359 registrations for the week ending September 6, 2026, followed by Saint Petersburg with 1,055 filings. Orlando placed third with 652 registrations, while Tampa and Jacksonville rounded out the top five with 548 and 385 filings respectively.
What types of businesses are Florida entrepreneurs registering most frequently?
Holding Companies dominated with 759 filings, followed by Professional Services (639), Investment Firms (547), and Real Estate Investment entities (485). Collectively, these four categories represented over 2,400 filings, or approximately 18% of all registrations filed this week.
What is the most common business structure in Florida registrations?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (FLAL) represent the overwhelming majority of filings at 11,402 registrations, comprising 84% of all filings for the week. Domestic Profit Corporations came in a distant second at 8.9% (1,206 filings), while all other entity types combined account for less than 7% of weekly registrations.