The CATA Cybersecurity Working Group held its first quarterly session on 18 June 2026, bringing together cybersecurity representatives from across the membership for a highly practical knowledge- and experience-sharing discussion. The session benefited from the expertise of the OECD Global Forum, with Mr Alexandre Garcia, Mr Alex Jubeau and Mr Lloyd Garrochinho providing a comprehensive overview of data classification and handling, from the establishment of classification fra

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) warmly congratulates Mr Hassan Zareer on his appointment as Minister of Finance of the Republic of Maldives. Mr Zareer has been an outstanding member of the CATA family, having served with distinction as Commissioner General of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA). His leadership, professionalism, and commitment to strengthening tax administration have earned him deep respect across the network. We are immensel

Photo of Seychelles Revenue Commission’s Director for Compliance Program and Policy Unit, Ms. Roseline Lepathy, together with Compliance Program & Policy Analyst, Mr. Francis Adrienne, and the Director of Audit, Mrs. Hansha Naiken, announcing the launch of Seychelles Voluntary Disclosure Program through a media interview. The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) has on 1 June 2026 announced the introduction of its first Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP), aimed at encouragin

The CATA E-Invoicing Working Group recently held an insightful and well-attended webinar hosted by HMRC, bringing together members from across the Commonwealth to learn about HMRC’s E-Invoicing policy. The session, delivered by HMRC Policy Lead’s Lily Duane and Anthony Groves, provided a valuable opportunity for members to hear directly from those at the heart of the UK’s e-invoicing policy development. A practical look at policy development A key strength of the webinar was

The past week marked a highly productive and strategically significant period for the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), with three closely linked meetings held in London. The Regional Directors and Country Correspondents Meeting, the AI Taskforce Meeting, and the Management Committee Meeting together strengthened coordination, advanced innovation, and delivered important strategic and institutional outcomes. Collectively, these meetings demonstrated the s