Business Migrations
Who is arriving
— and why.
The movement of high-net-worth individuals and businesses from high-tax states to South Florida accelerated dramatically after 2020 and shows no signs of reversing.
Private Equity & Hedge Funds
Firms relocating from New York and Chicago. Several billion-dollar AUM firms have established Fort Lauderdale as primary office, attracted by talent, time zone alignment, and the absence of state income tax on carried interest.
Tech & Deep Tech Founders
Remote work normalised the geographic freedom South Florida had been offering for years. Fort Lauderdale’s access to Miami’s ecosystem, combined with the Intracoastal lifestyle, has made it the preferred address for post-liquidity founders.
International Law & Family Offices
International law firms and family office advisors following their clients southward. FLL’s direct connections to 50+ global destinations makes Fort Lauderdale a credible global professional hub.
Luxury Construction Volume · $6M+ · Broward County
Estimated. Source: Industry reports.
Fort Lauderdale marina with superyachts at golden hour