05/14/2026
Thinking about opening your own therapy practice in New York?
Forming a PLLC as a therapist in New York protects your practice and gives you professional credibility.
Here are the 7 legal must-haves every NY therapist needs before opening their doors:
1. A compliant business name
2. A Certificate of Authority from NYSED
3. Filed Articles of Organization
4. An Operating Agreement (NY LLC Law § 417 requires one within 90 days)
5. The NY publication requirement, 6 weeks in two newspapers
6. Malpractice insurance
7. An EIN from the IRS
Save this for when you're ready to launch, or send it to a therapist friend thinking about launching their own practice.
Need help? We work with NY therapists to make the legal side simple.
Reach out to us: mjmorleylaw.com/contact