Florida New Business Filings — April 24, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026 · 3,117 new business registrations
Florida's business registration activity declined on April 24, 2026, with 3,117 new filings recorded across the state. This represents a 5.0% decrease from the previous period's total of 3,282 registrations. Miami continues to dominate regional filing activity with 309 registrations, while Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) remain the overwhelmingly preferred business structure, accounting for 84.5% of all filings.
Highlights
- Miami's filing count (309) exceeds the next two cities combined—St. Petersburg (167) and Orlando (147) together total 314 filings, demonstrating the capital's outsized entrepreneurial activity.
- Home-related services surge in popularity: 'cleaning' (47 filings), 'home' (45 filings), and 'care' (36 filings) dominate keyword trends, suggesting strong consumer service demand.
- LLCs show near-monopolistic preference: 2,633 Florida LLCs represent 84.5% of all registrations, while the next largest category (Domestic Profit Corporations) captures only 10.1%.
- Logistics and property services each appear in 30 business filings, indicating growing interest in supply chain and real estate ventures among new registrants.
Filing Type Distribution
| Filing Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Limited Liability Company | 2,633 | 84.5% |
| Domestic Profit Corporation | 314 | 10.1% |
| Domestic Non-Profit Corporation | 79 | 2.5% |
| Foreign Limited Liability Company | 65 | 2.1% |
| Foreign Profit Corporation | 23 | 0.7% |
| Foreign Non-Profit Corporation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership | 1 | 0.0% |
Top Cities
| Rank | City | New Businesses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIAMI | 309 |
| 2 | ST. PETERSBURG | 167 |
| 3 | ORLANDO | 147 |
| 4 | TAMPA | 112 |
| 5 | JACKSONVILLE | 95 |
| 6 | BOCA RATON | 51 |
| 7 | HIALEAH | 50 |
| 8 | FORT LAUDERDALE | 48 |
| 9 | FORT MYERS | 47 |
| 10 | WEST PALM BEACH | 46 |
Top Industries
| Rank | Industry | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Business | 50 |
Trends
New business filings declined 5.0% compared to April 23, suggesting a modest slowdown after the previous day's strong performance. While this pullback is notable, the state still processed over 3,100 registrations, indicating sustained entrepreneurial interest despite the day-over-day decrease.
Trending Business Name Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Florida cities are seeing the most new business registrations?
Miami leads significantly with 309 filings on April 24, followed by St. Petersburg (167), Orlando (147), Tampa (112), and Jacksonville (95). These five cities account for a substantial portion of statewide new business activity.
What type of business structure do most Florida entrepreneurs choose?
Florida Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) dominate with 2,633 filings representing 84.5% of all registrations. Domestic Profit Corporations rank second at 10.1%, indicating entrepreneurs strongly prefer the liability protection and operational flexibility LLCs provide.
What industries or business types are trending in Florida registrations?
Service-oriented businesses lead: 'cleaning' (47 filings), 'home' (45), and 'care' (36) are top keywords. Professional services sectors like 'logistics' (30), 'property' (30), and 'construction' (26) also show significant filing activity.