Dissolving an LLC: Yoga Instructors LLC in New York (2026)

Yoga instructors guide students through physical movements that can cause strains, sprains, and more serious injuries if performed incorrectly. A student injury claim can target your personal assets if you operate as a sole proprietor. An LLC provides asset protection and the professional structure needed to rent studio space and partner with wellness brands. In New York, yoga instructors face additional considerations including state-specific franchise taxes, license requirements, and compliance obligations that make getting your LLC structure right from the start even more important.

• Member vote and operating agreement requirements
• Filing Articles of Dissolution with the state
• Winding up: settling debts and obligations
• Notifying creditors and handling claims
• Canceling licenses, permits, and registrations
• Final tax filings and EIN closure
• Distributing remaining assets to members

Note: LLC publication requirement can cost $1,000+; $9 biennial statement fee

• Student injuries from improper adjustments or poses
• Aggravation of pre-existing conditions during class
• Slip-and-fall injuries in studio spaces
• Allergic reactions to incense, oils, or cleaning products