The Business Formation Statistics (BFS) are an experimental data product that provides timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States. The BFS measure business initiation activity and the cycle from initiation to realized business formation. The BFS gives an early look at business formation activity within the U.S. at a detailed state level and regional level.

This webinar reviews the data, visualizations available to the public, and will field questions about the Business Formation Statistics.