16 Companies That Have Left California for Florida
Research by Buildremote
Since 2020, at least 16 companies have relocated from California to Florida. Below, we profile 6 of them — including when they moved, how many employees were affected, and what drove the decision.
- XO (XO Jets)
Moved to: FloridaWhen: 1/27/2020Employees: 450
“There will be a significant number of the existing employees relocating to South Florida in the coming weeks,” said Michelle Bauman, chief human resources officer. “We’ll be hiring an additional…”
- ShiftPixy
Moved to: FloridaWhen: 8/20/2020Employees: 40
“The relocation is part of ShiftPixy’s strategy, along with ShiftPixy Labs, to expand its business into the thriving East Coast restaurant industry. Additionally, the Company is pleased to announce that…”
- OPSWAT
Moved to: FloridaWhen: 1/4/2021Employees: 900
“While San Francisco will continue to be a strategic office location given its proximity to Silicon Valley and our West Coast partners and customers, we are excited to strengthen our…”
- The Rubin Report
Moved to: FloridaWhen: 12/31/2021Employees: 10
“The California exodus refuses to slow down as the state’s high taxes, surge in crime and massive homeless problem continue to get worse.”
- Belong
Moved to: FloridaWhen: 9/6/2022Employees: 160
“Belong CEO, Ale Resnik, emphasized the cultural fit between Miami and Belong: ‘Miami represents a glimpse at a possible future of the USA. One that’s multicultural, more pragmatic, and less…”
- Astronics Test Systems
Moved to: FloridaWhen: 3/7/2022Employees: 225
“Orlando’s welcoming and collaborative government and business community made it an easy decision to relocate Astronics’ headquarters from Irvine to Orlando.”
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Methodology
This list was compiled by Buildremote through primary research, tracking corporate announcements, press releases, SEC filings, and news reports of companies that have relocated their headquarters or significant operations out of California since 2020. We record the company name, destination state, approximate date of move, number of employees affected, and the original source of the announcement.
A company is included when it publicly announces or confirms a headquarters relocation or major operational move out of California. Branch openings and partial relocations are noted as such.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are companies leaving California for Florida?
Companies cite several reasons for relocating from California to Florida, including lower taxes, reduced regulatory burden, lower cost of living for employees, and more business-friendly policies.
How many companies have moved from California to Florida?
Buildremote tracks at least 16 companies that have relocated from California to Florida since 2020. The full list is available in our database.
Where does this data come from?
All data is compiled by Buildremote through primary research — corporate announcements, press releases, news reports, and SEC filings. Each entry includes a source link.
Can I download the full list?
Yes. The complete Companies Leaving California database is available for download. It includes every company, destination, date, employee count, and source. Get the full database here.
Companies Featured In This Post
- XO (XO Jets) — Florida, 2020
- ShiftPixy — Florida, 2020
- OPSWAT — Florida, 2021
- The Rubin Report — Florida, 2021
- Belong — Florida, 2022
- Astronics Test Systems — Florida, 2022
Last updated: April 22, 2026
