Bay County, Florida · Updated October 14, 2026
New businesses in Bay County, FL
Last week (Oct 5–9), 84 new businesses registered in Bay County, up from 70 the week before. 638 new businesses registered with a Bay County address between August 17 and October 9, 2026, about 16.4 every business day. That is a steady flow: enough for a daily prospecting habit. Insurance agents, bankers, and others who sell to new companies use these filings to find new business leads in Bay County. FiledToday sends the list with the owner's phone number every weekday.
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What stands out in Bay County
- Trend: over the last four weeks Bay County averaged 14.6 new filings a business day, down 20% from the four weeks before. Statewide filings were down 12%, so Bay is falling faster than the state.
- September: 316 new filings, down 19% per business day from August (Florida overall: -6%). September 2026 report.
- Business mix: the most common category in Bay County is real estate (24% of filings whose names state an industry). Cleaning and janitorial stands out: 12% here versus 6% statewide, 1.9 times the state rate.
- Nearby: Bay is the busiest of its area, with more new filings than any of its six nearest counties; next is Walton at 11.5 a business day.
- Where: new filings are spread out; the top 3 cities (Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven) account for 93%, and Panama City leads with 308.
- Entity types: Florida corporations are 2% of new filings here, less than the 8% statewide.
Weekly new business filings in Bay County
In the Florida weekly report for Oct 5 to Oct 9, Bay County had 84 new filings, #23 of 67 counties. In September 2026 it had 316.
Where they are
| City (principal address) | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City | 308 | 48% |
| Panama City Beach | 227 | 36% |
| Lynn Haven | 58 | 9% |
| Youngstown | 14 | 2% |
| Southport | 11 | 2% |
| Fountain | 7 | 1% |
| Callaway | 4 | <1% |
| Chipley | 1 | <1% |
What kinds of businesses
| Category (from business name) | Filings |
|---|---|
| Real estate | 55 |
| Construction and trades | 38 |
| Cleaning and janitorial | 27 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Professional services | 20 |
| Transportation and trucking | 15 |
| Beauty and personal care | 11 |
| Automotive | 10 |
230 of 638 names matched a category keyword. The rest, like "Blue Palm Group LLC," do not say what they do.
Recently filed in Bay County
- 850 Bare Essentials LLCPanama City · Oct 9 · Florida LLC
- Tekton John LLCPanama City · Oct 9 · Florida LLC
- Harvell Custom Tile And Flooring LLCPanama City · Oct 9 · Florida LLC
- Van Stone Stucco, LLCPanama City · Oct 9 · Florida LLC
- Renew Home LLCLynn Haven · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- Lawn Therapy LLCLynn Haven · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- 20 Mark Twain, LLCPanama City Beach · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- Jm Junk Removal And Beyond LLCPanama City · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- Acr Fit Collective LLCLynn Haven · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- Ginnays Forrest LLCSouthport · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
Public filing records: business name, city, and filing date. The owner's name and phone number are in the free sample.
Entity types
| Type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Florida LLC | 593 | 93% |
| Florida nonprofit | 18 | 3% |
| Florida corporation | 15 | 2% |
| Out-of-state LLC | 8 | 1% |
| Out-of-state corporation | 4 | <1% |
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Bay County questions
How many new businesses are registered in Bay County each week?
Between August 17 and October 9, 2026, 638 new business entities with a Bay County principal address were filed with the State of Florida. That is about 16.4 per business day, or roughly 82 a week. Bay ranked #23 of Florida's 67 counties by volume.
Where can I find a list of new businesses in Bay County, Florida?
The Florida Division of Corporations publishes every new filing statewide in free daily files, and Sunbiz search lets you look up one business at a time. FiledToday filters each weekday's filings to Bay County and adds the owner's phone number. You can request a free Bay County sample.
Which cities in Bay County have the most new businesses?
By principal address, the most new filings came from Panama City (308), Panama City Beach (227), Lynn Haven (58) between August 17 and October 9, 2026.
What kinds of new businesses are starting in Bay County?
Among new Bay County businesses whose names state an industry, the most common were real estate (55), construction and trades (38), cleaning and janitorial (27), retail (23). That covers 230 of 638 filings; most names do not say what the company does.
Are new business filings in Bay County going up or down?
Over the last four weeks Bay County averaged 14.6 new filings a business day, down 20% from the four weeks before. Statewide filings were down 12%, so Bay is falling faster than the state.
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Neighboring counties
Source: Florida Division of Corporations daily corporate filing files, Aug 17 to Oct 9, 2026 (39 business days). Counts are new corporations, LLCs, and partnerships with a Bay County principal-address ZIP, minus holding companies, filing services, and addresses shared by 10+ new filings (registered-agent and virtual-office addresses). Methodology. Want a record removed? Email hello@filedtoday.com.
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