Businesses in Fort Lauderdale
Categories in Fort Lauderdale
153 based here10 unconfirmed addresses here
81 based here1 unconfirmed address here
19 based here1 unconfirmed address here37 serve the city from elsewhere
29 based here3 unconfirmed addresses here
22 based here1 unconfirmed address here
17 based here3 unconfirmed addresses here
15 based here3 unconfirmed addresses here
11 based here1 unconfirmed address here
7 based here1 unconfirmed address here
What stands out in Fort Lauderdale
Licensed contractors
Higher share of general and building contractors
59%
691 of 1,178 contractors here, compared with 48% across Broward.
Registered legal entities
New registrations rose
+6.5%
8,841 in Aug 2025–Jul 2026, the latest 12 complete months, compared with 8,300 a year earlier.
Browardly listings
HVAC providers serve Fort Lauderdale from elsewhere
37 providers
These businesses list Fort Lauderdale as a service area but have no address here.
Our coverage in Fort Lauderdale
Browardly listings, not every business in Fort Lauderdale · Each business counted once · Data as of November 1, 2026
- 931 based here
- 24 unconfirmed addresses here
- 37 serve the city from elsewhere
- 70 categories
What these counts include
Businesses based here, by category
- Dentists 44 businesses · 5% of businesses based here
- AC & heating 19 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Attorneys 153 businesses · 16% of businesses based here
- Plumbers 5 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Roofers 10 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Electricians 15 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Restaurants 81 businesses · 9% of businesses based here
- Pizza 11 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Cafés and coffee 9 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Bakeries and desserts 9 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Caterers 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Bars 20 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- House cleaning 10 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Landscaping and tree service 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Pest control 5 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Pool services 3 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Locksmiths 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Appliance repair 1 business · 0% of businesses based here
- Painters 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Flooring 5 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Windows, doors and garage doors 12 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Handyman 3 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Water and fire damage restoration 7 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Auto repair 20 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Tires 3 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Body shops and auto glass 6 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Detailing and car washes 6 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Towing 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Car dealerships 12 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Hair salons 33 businesses · 4% of businesses based here
- Barbers 15 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Nail salons 11 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Spas and massage 31 businesses · 3% of businesses based here
- Skin care, waxing and lashes 11 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Doctors and primary care 15 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Urgent care 1 business · 0% of businesses based here
- Eye care 5 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Physical therapy 6 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Chiropractors 14 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Accounting and tax 17 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Insurance agencies 29 businesses · 3% of businesses based here
- Financial advisers 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Printing and signs 15 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Real estate agencies 38 businesses · 4% of businesses based here
- Property management 13 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Movers 5 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Self storage 10 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Home inspection 3 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Veterinarians 9 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Pet grooming 3 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Pet stores 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Gyms 7 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Yoga and Pilates 10 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Personal training 2 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Martial arts, dance and sports instruction 13 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Childcare and preschools 5 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Tutoring 1 business · 0% of businesses based here
- Driving schools 3 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Music lessons 1 business · 0% of businesses based here
- Grocery stores 6 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Pharmacies 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Florists 1 business · 0% of businesses based here
- Dry cleaners and laundromats 7 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Phone and computer repair 11 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Hotels 19 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Attractions 22 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
- Event venues 4 businesses · 0% of businesses based here
- Photographers 6 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Party rentals and event planning 13 businesses · 1% of businesses based here
- Boat and fishing charters 15 businesses · 2% of businesses based here
Businesses based in Fort Lauderdale on Browardly, by category.
Of the businesses with an address in Fort Lauderdale
- Listings based here (some businesses have several)
- 942
- State license match
- 46
- Hours listed
- 137
- Services listed
- 14
- City only, no street
- 11
Licensed contractors: Fort Lauderdale compared with Broward
59% of licensed contractors in Fort Lauderdale are general and building contractors, compared with 48% across Broward: 11 percentage points more.
Active Florida contractor licenses, each business counted once · State license file, October 27, 2026
- General and building69159%
- AC/HVAC12210%
- Roofing11610%
- Electrical1039%
- Plumbing736%
- Other736%
- General and building: 59% in Fort Lauderdale (691), 48% across Broward (3,609).
- AC/HVAC: 10% in Fort Lauderdale (122), 15% across Broward (1,106).
- Roofing: 10% in Fort Lauderdale (116), 10% across Broward (764).
- Electrical: 9% in Fort Lauderdale (103), 12% across Broward (904).
- Plumbing: 6% in Fort Lauderdale (73), 7% across Broward (558).
- Other: 6% in Fort Lauderdale (73), 8% across Broward (567).
Compare with Broward
- General and building: 59% in Fort Lauderdale (691), 48% across Broward (3,609).
- AC/HVAC: 10% in Fort Lauderdale (122), 15% across Broward (1,106).
- Roofing: 10% in Fort Lauderdale (116), 10% across Broward (764).
- Electrical: 9% in Fort Lauderdale (103), 12% across Broward (904).
- Plumbing: 6% in Fort Lauderdale (73), 7% across Broward (558).
- Other: 6% in Fort Lauderdale (73), 8% across Broward (567).
Show the counts
| Trade | Fort Lauderdale | Share | Broward | Share | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General and building | 691 | 59% | 3,609 | 48% | +11 pts |
| AC/HVAC | 122 | 10% | 1,106 | 15% | −5 pts |
| Roofing | 116 | 10% | 764 | 10% | same |
| Electrical | 103 | 9% | 904 | 12% | −3 pts |
| Plumbing | 73 | 6% | 558 | 7% | −1 pt |
| Other | 73 | 6% | 567 | 8% | −2 pts |
| Total | 1,178 | 100% | 7,508 | 100% |
Fort Lauderdale business registry snapshot
Registered legal entities, such as LLCs and corporations · Not operating businesses, licensed professionals or Browardly listings · Registrations are not business openings
New registrations in Fort Lauderdale rose 6.5% over the latest 12 complete months
8,841 new registrations, Aug 2025–Jul 2026 · Compared with 8,300 in Aug 2024–Jul 2025
- Active registered entities53,672#1 of 31 Broward cities · 14.7% of the Broward total
final month provisional (late filings can still arrive)
From Aug 2026, months are provisional and left out of the 12-month comparison.
View underlying counts
| Month | New registrations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 614 | Final |
| Nov 2024 | 562 | Final |
| Dec 2024 | 586 | Final |
| Jan 2025 | 792 | Final |
| Feb 2025 | 729 | Final |
| Mar 2025 | 737 | Final |
| Apr 2025 | 810 | Final |
| May 2025 | 713 | Final |
| Jun 2025 | 736 | Final |
| Jul 2025 | 687 | Final |
| Aug 2025 | 712 | Final |
| Sep 2025 | 679 | Final |
| Oct 2025 | 737 | Final |
| Nov 2025 | 564 | Final |
| Dec 2025 | 618 | Final |
| Jan 2026 | 828 | Final |
| Feb 2026 | 734 | Final |
| Mar 2026 | 867 | Final |
| Apr 2026 | 875 | Final |
| May 2026 | 753 | Final |
| Jun 2026 | 782 | Final |
| Jul 2026 | 692 | Final |
| Aug 2026 | 742 | Provisional |
| Sep 2026 | 754 | Provisional |
Explore Fort Lauderdale in the Business Pulse
Sunbiz · Data through October 24, 2026 · Quarterly file October 7, 2026
Definitions and coverage
Domestic Florida entities whose principal address could be placed in Fort Lauderdale, by filing month. Counts under 10 are hidden. 56,931 active entities with a Broward ZIP code could not be placed in any city and are not in these figures, so they are lower bounds (data coverage).
Recently licensed in Fort Lauderdale
Contractor licenses first issued in the last 24 months, newest first (up to 5) · State license records, November 1, 2026 · A license date is not the date a business opened · Paid plans do not affect this list
- Slater Best Roofing Roofers · License first issued September 24, 2026
- TDR Shell AC & heating · License first issued August 18, 2026
- Workstarz Construction AC & heating · License first issued June 16, 2026
- Dejavu Construction Roofers · License first issued March 10, 2026
- Lionz Roofing Roofers · License first issued July 17, 2025
Explore near Fort Lauderdale
Cities bordering Fort Lauderdale
- Dania Beach 71 Browardly listings
- Davie 265 Browardly listings
- Hollywood 414 Browardly listings
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 27 Browardly listings
- Lauderdale Lakes 22 Browardly listings
- Lauderhill 67 Browardly listings
- North Lauderdale 20 Browardly listings
- Oakland Park 124 Browardly listings
- Plantation 274 Browardly listings
- Pompano Beach 387 Browardly listings
- Tamarac 101 Browardly listings
- Wilton Manors 63 Browardly listings
Also bordering Fort Lauderdale, with no listings yet: Sea Ranch Lakes.
City borders: U.S. Census TIGER/Line 2026
Local resources for Fort Lauderdale
- City of Fort Lauderdale City government
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Chamber of commerce
- Broward County Library Public library
- Broward County County services
Links checked October 26, 2026. Browardly is not affiliated with these organizations and is not paid for these links.
About this data
- Browardly listings: businesses collected from their own websites and public records. Businesses based here, with an unconfirmed address here, and serving the city from elsewhere are counted separately. Not every business in Fort Lauderdale.
- Licensed contractors: businesses with an active Florida contractor license, each counted once, whose license record lists Fort Lauderdale. The city on a license record is a mailing address and can differ from the city limits. Shares describe license records, not demand, supply or quality. Dentists and attorneys are not compared: there is no comparable public count for them yet. A license date is not an opening date.
- Registered legal entities: Florida registry (Sunbiz) records with a principal address placed in Fort Lauderdale. A registration is not a business opening.
- None of these figures is a rating, a quality ranking or a measure of the city's economy, and paid plans change none of them.