Walton County, Florida · Updated October 14, 2026
New businesses in Walton County, FL
Last week (Oct 5–9), 63 new businesses registered in Walton County, down from 69 the week before. 450 new businesses registered with a Walton County address between August 17 and October 9, 2026, about 11.5 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 Walton County. FiledToday sends the list with the owner's phone number every weekday.
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What stands out in Walton County
- Trend: over the last four weeks Walton County averaged 11.4 new filings a business day, down 2% from the four weeks before. Statewide filings were down 12%, so Walton is holding up better than the state.
- September: 223 new filings, down 12% per business day from August (Florida overall: -6%). September 2026 report.
- Business mix: the most common category in Walton County is real estate (23% of filings whose names state an industry). That is 1.6 times its share statewide (15%).
- Nearby: among its six nearest counties, Walton ranks #4 of 7, ahead of Jackson and Washington. Bay is the busiest nearby at 16.4 new filings a business day.
- Where: new filings are spread out; the top 3 cities (Santa Rosa Beach, Freeport, Defuniak Springs) account for 74%, and Santa Rosa Beach leads with 182.
- Entity types: Florida corporations are 4% of new filings here, less than the 8% statewide.
Weekly new business filings in Walton County
In the Florida weekly report for Oct 5 to Oct 9, Walton County had 63 new filings, #29 of 67 counties. In September 2026 it had 223.
Where they are
| City (principal address) | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Beach | 182 | 40% |
| Freeport | 88 | 20% |
| Defuniak Springs | 64 | 14% |
| Miramar Beach | 61 | 14% |
| Inlet Beach | 44 | 10% |
| Santa Rosa | 5 | 1% |
| Destin | 1 | <1% |
| Alys Beach | 1 | <1% |
What kinds of businesses
| Category (from business name) | Filings |
|---|---|
| Real estate | 34 |
| Construction and trades | 23 |
| Professional services | 19 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Cleaning and janitorial | 10 |
| Beauty and personal care | 10 |
| Health and medical | 9 |
| Education and childcare | 5 |
145 of 450 names matched a category keyword. The rest, like "Blue Palm Group LLC," do not say what they do.
Recently filed in Walton County
- 331 Vest Logistics LLCFreeport · Oct 9 · Florida LLC
- Stephen R Brown LLCFreeport · Oct 9 · Florida LLC
- Shoreline Design & Construction LLCMiramar Beach · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- 30a Sign Co, LLCSanta Rosa Beach · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- The Companion Duo LLCDefuniak Springs · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- Mako Claw Vending LLCMiramar Beach · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- The Pink House Spa, LLCDefuniak Springs · Oct 8 · Florida LLC
- Coastal Christian Academy Foundation, INC.Santa Rosa Beach · Oct 7 · Florida nonprofit
- Mishijas LLCSanta Rosa Beach · Oct 7 · Florida LLC
- Panhandle Priority Painting LLCFreeport · Oct 7 · 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 | 405 | 90% |
| Florida corporation | 18 | 4% |
| Florida nonprofit | 17 | 4% |
| Out-of-state LLC | 8 | 2% |
| Out-of-state corporation | 2 | <1% |
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Walton County questions
How many new businesses are registered in Walton County each week?
Between August 17 and October 9, 2026, 450 new business entities with a Walton County principal address were filed with the State of Florida. That is about 11.5 per business day, or roughly 58 a week. Walton ranked #32 of Florida's 67 counties by volume.
Where can I find a list of new businesses in Walton 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 Walton County and adds the owner's phone number. You can request a free Walton County sample.
Which cities in Walton County have the most new businesses?
By principal address, the most new filings came from Santa Rosa Beach (182), Freeport (88), Defuniak Springs (64) between August 17 and October 9, 2026.
What kinds of new businesses are starting in Walton County?
Among new Walton County businesses whose names state an industry, the most common were real estate (34), construction and trades (23), professional services (19), retail (13). That covers 145 of 450 filings; most names do not say what the company does.
Are new business filings in Walton County going up or down?
Over the last four weeks Walton County averaged 11.4 new filings a business day, down 2% from the four weeks before. Statewide filings were down 12%, so Walton is holding up better than the state.
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State filings do not include phone numbers. FiledToday researches the owner's number from other public sources and only delivers leads where a phone number was found. Email and website are included when available.
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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 Walton 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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