Since 1997, the eighteen Eredivisie clubs have united in an independent legal form. The Eredivisie CV is mainly engaged in the interests of the Eredivisie clubs at both national and international level. The mission of the Eredivisie CV is to promote the quality of football in the Netherlands under common name and account, including the following: - Organizing and taking care of the Eredivisie; - Participating in and in collaboration with Eredivisie Media & Marketing C.V. and third parties, with the aim of optimally exploiting collective Eredivisie rights; - Maintaining relationships with similar leagues abroad; - Promoting the Eredivisie national and internationally. In the national field, the Eredivisie CV works closely with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) and the First Division (Coöperatie Eerste Divisie). The KNVB has the role of organizer, regulator and maintainer. The Eredivisie CV is the industry association that represents the rights, interests and position of its members: the 18 Eredivisie clubs.