The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) extends its warmest congratulations to Ms Fathimath Ameeza on her appointment as Commissioner General of Taxation of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) on 16 July 2026. Ms Ameeza brings to the role more than two decades of public sector experience and a deep understanding of tax administration in the Maldives. Having been part of MIRA since its establishment in 2010, she has played a pivotal role in the Autho

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) convened a Commissioners Connect session on 24 June 2026, bringing together Commissioners General and Heads of Tax Administration for a closed, high-level discussion on the theme: “Mobilising Revenue and Safeguarding the Tax Base in a Borderless Economy: Strategic Levers for Commissioners General.” Designed as a peer-to-peer forum, the session provided an opportunity for candid exchange among leaders on the evolving

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

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