The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) hosted Commissioners Connect  on 10 December 2025  at the EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , bringing together Heads of Administration for a high-level forum on leadership, compliance, and revenue collection in a dynamic global tax environment. The programme opened with a Strategic Leadership Dialogue: Strengthening Compliance and Collection in 2026 , chaired by Mrs Michelle Longsworth, Director General of the Belize T

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) convened its Regional Meeting  on 10 December 2025  at the EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , bringing together Regional Directors and senior representatives  for focused dialogue on regional collaboration, capacity building, and operational effectiveness. The programme opened with discussions on Capacity Building and Regional Collaboration , highlighting the role of Regional Directors in supporting the Secretariat’s p

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) convened its Bi-Annual Management Committee Meeting  on 9 December 2025  in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , graciously hosted by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia . The meeting brought together Heads of Tax Administrations and senior tax officials  to review progress, consider strategic priorities, and plan ahead for 2026 . Key agenda items included updates on the 2025–2026 Work Programme , engagement with partner and regi

CATA held its 3rd Digital Workshop of the CATA e‑Invoicing Working Group, jointly organised with CIAT, on the theme “From Transaction to Transformation: Unlocking Strategic Insights with E‑Invoicing Analytics.”   The session took place on 13 November 2025 and brought together over 190 participants from across member countries. The webinar provided focused discussions, practical insights, and forward‑looking perspectives to support tax administrations in advancing their e‑invo

As Kirsten concludes her secondment with the CATA Secretariat, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks for...