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

The March 2026 Commissioners Connect convened tax leaders from across the Commonwealth for a dynamic and forward‑looking discussion on building Future Ready Tax Administrations . Moderated throughout by Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin , CEO of the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (current President of CATA), the 90‑minute peer-led session created a trusted space for Commissioners to exchange practical experiences, leadership insights, and strategic perspectives. Participation was st

Barbados brought a clear and practical perspective to the global stage at the Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT): Tax and Development Conference, held in Tokyo from March 2–3, 2026. The conference, a joint initiative of the International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations, and World Bank Group, focused on strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation (DRM) and enhancing international cooperation in tax system reform. Repre

In February, CATA hosted delegates from numerous member countries in London for the third and final phase of the CATA Senior Leadership Programme (SLP) 2025/26 . This concluding phase built upon the highly successful Phase 1 , which was held in Uganda in September, and brought together participants for two intensive weeks of training and knowledge exchange. The programme culminated in a closing event at Marlborough House , where CATA Executive Director Dr. Esther Koisin and