Business Formation Statistics

You have signed up to receive updates from the Census Bureau when we publish new information on Business Formation Statistics. Here's the latest update.

Economic Indicator Updates

You have signed up to receive updates from the Census Bureau when we publish new information on Business Formation Statistics. See below or visit the Economic Indicators page to learn more.

Business Formation Statistics

06/10/2026 10:00 AM EDT

Total U.S. Business Applications were 523,971 in May 2026, up 3.7% from April 2026.

May 2026: +3.7° % Change
April 2026 (r): +2.3° % Change

Annual Business Applications by County was released on June 10, 2026. The annual release adds data for 2025 and incorporates revisions for previously published 2024 and 2023 annual county counts. The entire series now spans the years 2005-2025.

The annual county data provide business application data at a more detailed geographic level than what is published in the monthly Business Formation Statistics (BFS) releases.

(°) Statistical significance is not applicable or not measurable.

(r) Revised.

Estimates are adjusted for seasonal variation but not for price changes.

Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data.

Share this on social media or forward it to a friend.

About the Census Bureau

We serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. As the world’s premier statistical agency, we are dedicated to making our nation a better place. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our data to make informed decisions.

Stay connected with us!

Join the conversation on social media.

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:

Subscriber Settings | Remove me from All Subscriptions | Help

This is an official email from the U.S. Census Bureau. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us (http://www.census.gov/about/contact-us.html).