Best registrar for small business websites without the renewal price jump scare

I’m setting up a small business website and trying to pick a registrar without accidentally adopting a second job. The first year prices all look great, then renewal arrives like a tiny invoice shaped threat.

I care about simple DNS management, WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, business email records, and not needing a support ticket to find the transfer code. I’ve looked at a few options and now every comparison page feels like it was written by someone’s affiliate budget. Any hints?