ABOUT CATA
Established in 1978 by a decision of the Commonwealth Finance Ministers, CATA helps member countries through conferences, training programmes, publications and knowledge sharing to develop effective tax administrations that promote sustainable development and good governance. 48 Commonwealth countries are currently active members of CATA.



CATA High-Level Meetings Kuala Lumpur 09-10 Dec 2025
CATA High-Level Meetings Strengthen Leadership and Collaboration in Kuala Lumpur
From 9–10 December 2025, the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) convened a series of high-level meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia.
The Bi-Annual Management Committee Meeting focused on governance and strategic planning for 2026. The CATA Regional Meeting brought together Regional Directors and senior representatives to advance capacity building and regional collaboration. Commissioners Connect, held separately, provided a closed forum for Heads of Tax Administrations to discuss strategic leadership and developments in global tax standards.
Together, the meetings strengthened alignment across governance, regional delivery, and leadership, supporting CATA’s objectives under the 2025–2026 work programme.










