New Businesses in Bay County, Florida
Bay County recorded 359 new business filings in the last 30 days. Real Estate and Rental & Leasing led the recent activity. About 72.7% of the recent filings are LLCs.
Top industries (last 30 days)
- Real Estate and Rental & Leasing47
- Administrative & Support and Waste Management & Remediation Services37
- Construction32
- Retail Trade31
- Professional, Scientific & Technical Services31
- Management of Companies & Enterprises28
- Other Services (except Public Administration)27
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation24
- Accommodation & Food Services19
- Health Care & Social Assistance14
Top cities (last 30 days)
- PANAMA CITY190
- PANAMA CITY BEACH129
- LYNN HAVEN34
- MEXICO BEACH4
- CALLAWAY1
- PARKER1
By month
Reports about Bay County
Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital)
July 26, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) civic and development activity
The week points work in two clear directions. In Santa Rosa County the news is a proposed one year hold on large data center approvals.
Read the report →Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital)
August 9, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
This was a slightly slower week in a region that is running a little below its own recent pace, and the shape of it matters more than the 2. 4% dip.
Read the report →Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital)
August 2, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
Two things are worth acting on this period. First, the new owners are clustered.
Read the report →Earlier reports
- July 26, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
- July 19, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
- July 12, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
- July 5, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
- June 28, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
- June 21, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
- June 14, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
- June 7, 2026 — Northwest Florida (Panhandle & Capital) new business activity
- Florida New Business Formation Report: June 2026
- Florida New Business Formation Report: May 2026
- Florida New Business Formation Report: April 2026
- Florida New Business Formation Report: March 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many new businesses registered in Bay County recently?
- Bay County recorded 359 new business filings in the last 30 days. Real Estate and Rental & Leasing led the recent activity. About 72.7% of the recent filings are LLCs.
- Where does this data come from?
- The data comes from official Florida business-registration records (Sunbiz, the state Division of Corporations). NewBiz Alert pulls every new filing, classifies it by industry and county, and updates daily.
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