Yoga Instructor

Tax guide for New Zealand self-employed yoga instructors and mindfulness teachers

Allowable Expenses

• Studio rental — Class venue hire, retreat venue costs
• Training & certification — Yoga Alliance registration, advanced teacher training
• Props & equipment — Mats, blocks, straps, bolsters for class use
• Vehicle expenses — Travel to client locations and class venues
• Online platform — Zoom, Mindbody, website costs for online classes

Tax Tips

• Yoga Alliance membership fees are a deductible professional subscription
• Props purchased for class use are business assets — items over NZ$1,000 need depreciation
• Online class platform subscriptions are fully deductible business costs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do NZ yoga instructors need to charge GST?

If your annual income from teaching yoga exceeds NZ$60,000, you must register for GST and charge 15% GST on your class fees. Below this threshold, GST registration is voluntary.