**New Head Appointed for Georgia’s Revenue Service**
In a recent move, Irakli Beraia has taken over as the head of the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance in Georgia. This comes after Levan Kakava resigned from his position on June 16.
According to the Revenue Service, Beraia was appointed based on Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the Law of Georgia “On the Revenue Service”. Prior to this, he held the position of head of the Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance. This change is significant, as it will impact the way the country’s tax revenue is managed.
**Who is Irakli Beraia?**
So, who is the new head of the Revenue Service? Born on July 23, 1976, Beraia has a strong background in economics and politics. He graduated from Tbilisi State University’s Faculty of Economics in 1998. What’s more, he was a member of the Parliament of Georgia for three consecutive terms (9th, 10th, and 11th convocations) between 2016 and 2025. During this time, he also held the position of Deputy Minister of Justice.
**The Role of Revenue Service**
The Revenue Service plays a crucial role in managing tax revenue for the country. As such, the appointment of Irakli Beraia as head is significant. His experience in politics and law enforcement will undoubtedly bring new perspectives to this important role.
Levan Kakava’s resignation on June 16 has led to this change, with Beraia taking over as of his appointment. It remains to be seen how he will shape the Revenue Service under his leadership.