534,947 US business applications were filed in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.5% from August (Sep 2026, US Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics)
| Group | Applications (millions) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.5 |
| 2020 | 4.36 |
| 2021 | 5.39 |
| 2022 | 5.06 |
| 2023 | 5.47 |
| 2024 | 5.22 |
| 2025 | 5.67 |
In plain words
534,947 US business applications were filed in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.5% from August (Sep 2026).
the latest figure (Sep 2026)
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Why you can trust it. US Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics: official data, government statistics office or regulator. Applications for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) filed with the IRS; all applications, not only future employers.
Source: US Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics, Sep 2026
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Business Applications for September 2026, adjusted for seasonal variation, were 534,947, an increase of 0.5 percent compared to August 2026.
No changes recorded yet. First checked at the source on 23 Oct 2026.
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534,947 US business applications were filed in September 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 0.5% from August, for Sep 2026, according to US Census Bureau, Business Formation Statistics. We checked it at the source on 23 Oct 2026.
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