(The Center Square) - The United States added nearly 3.5 million new businesses in the first half of 2026, breaking previous expectations, according to a new report.
Registered Agents Inc., a business formation service provider, released its June 2026 business report. It found that the U.S. added 3,493,381 businesses in the first six months of 2026, despite economic pressures and uncertainty in global markets.
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