I wanna be a mystery shopper - anyone know how? (merged)

fluffybunny_2

Does anyone know about tax?

I've read somewhere that you've got to register to be Self employed?

Becles

Some companies are PAYE. They sort all your tax out and you'll see the deduction on your payslip.

Many companies give you work on a self employed basis. You will need to contact HMRC and tell them you are self employed. Have a look on www.hmrc.gov.uk for more information. They will send you information on how to pay your Class 2 NI contributions (currently £2.10 a week). You must keep accounts during the year, then submit a self assesment tax return at the end of the tax year.

You must tell them if you are doing this work. If you do not, you could be liable for a £100 fine for not registering within 3 months, plus other penalties for evading tax.

naughty_10382

This may be a silly question - but I am currently claiming Jobseekers Allowance... can I still claim that and be a mystery shopper?

pawpurrs

You can not do any undeclared work on jobseekers allowance and this includes unpaid voluntary work, as you are supposed to be looking for work.

shaneshane

Hi

I live in the Uae and have registered with grassroot but they did not contact me.. do you know any mystery shopping company in the uae dubai..:j

elvisa

dawnylou wrote: »

Is anyone here a mystery shopper for anyone other than House Of Fraser??

I would love to get work as a mystery shopper, but first of all wondered if anyone had had any experience with anyone in particular to share with me?

I found a couple of links, but am ever so catious and although I understand why they would need bank account details I am a little wary to do so, so would like to hear any good or bad past experiences that may help me.
Many thanks in advance.

Hello I am a mystery shopper for an online company called reatil eyes. (retaileyes.co.uk become_a_mystery_shopper) I have done about 3 jobs now but alot do come up. They are legit..... hope this helps.:beer:

puddings_2

Three reputable companies that i used to work for are:
TNS - do tesco and quite a few others but fairly poor pay considering the amount of time that they want you to spend on it- pub grub visits are paid £0, only a refund of expenses
Grassroots - seem to have quite a few bank building society type visits paying £10-15 per visit, sometimes more if follow up is needed
Gapbuster - mcdonalds and kfc - imo, this was the worst company that i worked for.
also retail eyes is repuatble, but i wasnt registered with them - i know they did some betting shops, sorry no further info.