Business Formation Statistics

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Business Formation Statistics

Business Formation Statistics
11/14/2024 10:00 AM EST

Total U.S. Business Applications were 424,656 in October 2024, down 0.4% from September 2024.


October 2024: -0.4° % Change
September 2024 (r): -1.4° % Change

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

(r) Revised.

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

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