Eivind Furuseth

Eivind Furuseth serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Law and Governance at BI Norwegian Business School, where he has held academic positions since 2010. Holding a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Oslo (2016), his expertise centers on European Union tax regulations, state aid mechanisms, and international tax treaty frameworks with particular focus on Norwegian implementation.

Education

• Ph.D. in Law (Dr. Juris), University of Oslo, 2016

Research Focus
Furuseth's scholarship critically examines intersections between EU law and national tax systems, specializing in state aid compatibility for green tax incentives, anti-avoidance rule applications (including Principal Purposes Test analysis), and treaty interpretation challenges in cross-border contexts. His work consistently addresses practical implications for Norwegian tax policy within international frameworks, evidenced by extensive contributions to Nordic Tax Journal and Intertax.

Publication Evolution
Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate heightened engagement with environmental tax policy under EU state aid rules, analyzing how green transition incentives navigate competition law constraints. Concurrently, he maintains rigorous examination of treaty interpretation mechanics, particularly regarding labor mobility provisions and judicial treatment of interest limitation rules in landmark cases like PRA Group Europe AS.

Awards Recognition
No scientific awards or major honors were documented in the source materials.

Academic Engagement
While specific student supervision details remain unreported, Furuseth actively shapes tax discourse through textbooks including "Norsk bedriftsskatterett" (2021) and public intellectual contributions such as his 2018 Finansavisen debate on tax authorities' use of stolen data (Paradise Papers). His departmental leadership role indicates administrative responsibilities beyond pure research.

Research Infrastructure
No dedicated research labs, centers, or specialized teams were referenced in the available documentation, suggesting integration within BI's standard departmental research structures.