Florida Business Registrations — Week Ending September 13, 2026
September 7 – September 13, 2026 (7 days) · 9,976 new business registrations
Florida business registrations declined to 9,976 filings during the week ending September 13, 2026, representing a significant contraction in registration activity. This 26.5% decrease from the prior week's 13,568 filings signals a notable slowdown in business formation across the state. Miami and Saint Petersburg maintained their positions as the leading registration hubs, accounting for 1,854 combined filings. The decline was broad-based across entity types, with Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) continuing to dominate at 84.4% of all filings, though absolute numbers fell substantially.
Highlights
- Miami's 986 registrations represent nearly 10% of the week's total filings, with the top five cities (Miami, Saint Petersburg, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville) accounting for 3,030 filings or 30.4% of statewide activity.
- Holding Companies led industry classifications with 564 registrations, followed by Professional Services (455) and Investment Firms (369)—reflecting Florida's continued strength in business formation across diversified sectors.
- Real estate-related keywords dominated the registration landscape, with 'home' (143), 'property' (128), and 'properties' (86) appearing in combined 357 business names, underscoring ongoing investor interest despite the week's overall filing decline.
- The dramatic 26.5% week-over-week decline is the most significant drop in the current reporting cycle, suggesting potential seasonal factors or economic headwinds affecting entrepreneurial activity in mid-September.
- Foreign entity registrations (FLLCs, FPCs, FNPCs combined) totaled 525 filings (5.3% of total), indicating continued multistate business expansion activity into Florida despite the overall decline.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 8,420 | 84.4% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 742 | 7.4% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 396 | 4.0% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 270 | 2.7% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 116 | 1.2% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 14 | 0.1% |
| Domestic Limited Partnership | 10 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Limited Partnership | 5 | 0.1% |
| Registered Agent | 3 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | 986 |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 868 |
| 3 | Orlando | 499 |
| 4 | Tampa | 391 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 286 |
| 6 | Fort Lauderdale | 186 |
| 7 | Kissimmee | 141 |
| 8 | Hialeah | 135 |
| 9 | Naples | 134 |
| 10 | Boca Raton | 126 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Company | 564 |
| 2 | Professional Services | 455 |
| 3 | Investment Firm | 369 |
| 4 | Real Estate Investment | 346 |
| 5 | Consulting | 322 |
| 6 | Healthcare Services | 253 |
| 7 | Property Management | 250 |
| 8 | Retail | 241 |
| 9 | Logistics & Delivery | 189 |
| 10 | Cleaning Services | 168 |
Trends
This week's registrations fell sharply by 26.5% compared to the previous week, declining from 13,568 to 9,976 filings—a loss of 3,592 registrations. This substantial contraction represents one of the larger week-to-week declines observed in recent reporting periods, potentially reflecting seasonal patterns common in mid-September or broader economic headwinds affecting business formation. The magnitude of this decline warrants monitoring in subsequent weeks to determine whether activity stabilizes or continues downward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities had the most business registrations for the week ending September 13, 2026?
Miami led with 986 registrations, followed by Saint Petersburg with 868. The remaining top five cities were Orlando (499), Tampa (391), and Jacksonville (286). These five cities combined for 3,030 filings, representing 30.4% of the state's total registrations.
What types of businesses were registered most frequently this week?
Holding Companies dominated with 564 registrations, followed by Professional Services firms (455) and Investment Firms (369). Real Estate Investment entities (346) and Consulting firms (322) rounded out the top five. These five industry categories accounted for 2,056 registrations, or 20.6% of total filings.
What business entity type was most commonly registered?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) represented 8,420 filings, comprising 84.4% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations were a distant second at 7.4% (742 filings), while Foreign LLCs accounted for 4.0% (396 filings). All other entity types combined represented less than 3% of total filings.