The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is hosting the 45th Commonwealth Association of Tax Administration (CATA) Heads and Technical Meetings next week in Port Moresby city to talk about everything to do with tax.
This prestigious international conference will bring together senior tax administrators from 47 Commonwealth nations, representing over 2 billion citizens worldwide. The event marks a significant milestone for Papua New Guinea as it hosts one of the world’s largest gatherings of tax administration professionals.
According to the IRC, this high-level meeting brings together tax administration and leaders and technical experts from across Commonwealth countries to discuss tax policy, administration reforms, digital transformation, and capacity building initiatives to enhance revenue mobilization for development.
“This meeting demonstrates PNG’s commitment to international cooperation in tax administration and reform,” said Sam Koim, the IRC Commissioner General.
“We are honored to host our Commonwealth counterparts to share experience, challenges, and innovations to improve tax compliance and support development.”
The conference will officially open on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with a ceremony presided over by His Excellency Sir Bob Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea Powes Parkop, MP, Governor of National Capital District Ian Ling Stuckey, MP, Minister for Treasury and Thomas Opa, MP, Minister for Finance.