Just Pay App and Marstons

[MrDaveTheBass]

My covers band has been offered a gig at a Marstons pub, and we've been told that we'll be paid electronically via the Just Pay app. Up to now we've only ever been paid cash in hand. The app wants lots of personal information to set up an account, driver's licence, home address etc. And we're also worried that there might be tax implications. 

 

Has anyone else been paid for a gig through this app, and how did you go about it? Do we need to formally register the band as a business and declare earnings? Whose details did you give to the app? We're only an amateur pub band that plays once a month or so, and after rehearsal space fees and transport costs I doubt that we break even, though being paid for a gig definitely helps towards expenses. 

 

Our singer is concerned (as would I be) as it's his details in the app ATM. If anyone could share their experiences or offer any advice I'd be very grateful. 

 

Cheers, Dave