CATA Congratulates and welcomes new Commissioner General of Taxation Maldives Inland Revenue Authority

Mr. Hassan Zareer,

Commissioner General of Taxation, Maldives Inland Revenue Authority

Mr. Hassan Zareer is the Commissioner General of Taxation and leads the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) in administering the tax system of Maldives. He is a qualified chartered accountant with extensive experience in tax, auditing, and finance. Zareer has worked in the public sector since 2000, holding various roles, including Deputy Commissioner General of Taxation from 2010 to 2019. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in establishing MIRA and modernizing the tax system in the Maldives by providing technical expertise and leadership in formulating tax legislations and strategic policies. He also led projects for automating and digitalizing the tax system.

Prior to his role as Deputy Commissioner General of Taxation at MIRA, he served as Chief Public Accounts Executive at Public Accounts and as a Head of Public Enterprises Monitoring and Evaluation Board at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury. He also has served as a Board Member of various state-owned enterprises and listed companies in the Maldives including Maldives Tourism Development Corporation, State Electric Company, Maldives Post Limited and Maldives National Oil Company.

In 2019, Mr. Zareer transitioned to the private sector, working as the Director of Finance and Group Chief Compliance Officer at Villa Shipping and Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. He also has served as the Chairperson of the Bank of Maldives until his appointment as Commissioner General of Taxation of MIRA.

Hassan Zareer holds a Bachelor of Accounting and a Master of Science in Finance from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Additionally, he holds the qualifications of Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA, CGMA) in the UK and Certified Practicing Accountant in Australia.