LLC registration: 1) DIY, or 2) Registered Agent service, or 3) Hire Attorney?

You want to form (another?) single member LLC with S-corp tax election.This time, you are concerned about privacy, keeping your home address, and phone number off public records. Pick one of the three options below. Provide a reason for your choice if you can:

1) Do it yourself. State fees around $100 + new business address, phone#, and mail forwarding service costs.

2) Use an online business formation service that includes a registered agent. Price Varies from $150 - $300 first year set up + recurring expenses each year after.

3) Just hire an attorney for almost everything in #2. I've seen $1000 - $2500 initial setup + recurring expenses in #2.

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