Stage Name vs Real Name & Account Limitation

[damiencasteel]

Okay so, I created a business account because I'm expecting to be getting payments from clients for services such as music scoring, composing, mixing/mastering, sound effects, etc. A music business, where I hope to eventually work with large game developors to create scores and music for them, etc. I want to be known as Damien <removed>, as I have a boring generic real name; Ryan <removed>.

I signed up with a business account providing the name "Damien <removed>" to basically all name forms. 

How does this work with verifying my identity? I already have a PayPal debit card for a personal account under my actual name, but when I tried to sign up for one under this new business account, obviously they weren't able to verify my identity - and I don't think they'll be able to.

What do? 

[damiencasteel]

Bump?

[Whac-A-Mole]

You are in trouble,as Paypal needs your SS number to send you a 1099 someday,and comply with govt regulation,need your real name,address etc.

you cannot link your bank account ,if you ask for a check,it would be made outto Damien <removed>,so how do you cash it?

[Whac-A-Mole]

accepting paypal payments for services rendered is not a great idea as you cannot prove with online viewable tracking showing you have delivcered with a commercial carrier,your client can claim not receiving and get his money back

[damiencasteel]

**bleep**, Looks like I'm giving them a ringadinging. 

[Whac-A-Mole]

if you are sending hard copy of your work with tracking,then you are protected.