Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units RSUs may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units the Shares may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Share Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units the Options may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Option Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Option Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Option Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000USD 1,000,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$USD 100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units the Shares may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Share Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Share Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000USD 1,000,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$USD 100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Performance Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Performance Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000USD 1,000,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$USD 100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units RSUs may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000USD 1,000,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$USD 100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units the Options may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Option Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.), Option Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000USD 1,000,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$USD 100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units RSUs may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). It is the Participant's responsibility to comply with any applicable IOF arising from the Participant's participation in the Plan. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“"IOF”"). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units the Options may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000USD 1,000,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$USD 100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units the Options may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). It is the Participant's responsibility to comply with any applicable IOF arising from the Participant's participation in the Plan. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000USD 1,000,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$USD 100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units the Shares may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). It is the Participant's responsibility to comply with any applicable IOF arising from the Participant's participation in the Plan. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“"IOF”"). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units RSUs may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“"IOF”"). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Performance Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000USD 1,000,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$USD 100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 USD 1,000,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“IOF”). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). It is the Participant's responsibility to comply with any applicable IOF arising from the Participant's participation in the Plan. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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Samples: Performance Unit Award Agreement (First Solar, Inc.)
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Notification. If the Participant holds assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000, the Participant will be required to prepare and submit to the Central Bank of Brazil an annual declaration of such assets and rights, including: (i) bank deposits; (ii) loans; (iii) financing transactions; (iv) leases; (v) direct investments; (vi) portfolio investments, including Shares acquired under the Plan; (vii) financial derivatives investments; and (viii) other investments, including real estate and other assets. In addition, if the Participant holds such assets and rights outside Brazil with an aggregate value exceeding US$100,000,000, then quarterly reporting to the Central Bank of Brazil is required. Please note that foreign individuals holding Brazilian visas are considered Brazilian residents for purposes of this reporting requirement and must declare at least the assets held abroad that were acquired subsequent to the date of admittance as a resident of Brazil. Individuals holding assets and rights outside Brazil valued at less than US$100,000 are not required to submit a declaration. Please note that the US$100,000 threshold may be changed annually. Tax on Financial Transaction (“"IOF”"). Cross-border financial transactions relating to Performance Units the Shares may be subject to the IOF (tax on financial transactions). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor for additional details. CANADA
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